European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background: Pandu Roga is Pitta Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi in which aggravated Pitta Dosha vitiates Kapha, Vayu, Rakta, Twaka, Mamsa and Ojas. It can be correlated with Iron deficiency Anemia, due to similarity in clinical features. Inadequate intake of iron rich food in diet is the main cause of Iron deficiency anemia.
Aim: Evaluation of effect of dietary supplement acquired from Kitchen garden with Gudharitaki Awaleha on RBCs, Hb%, MCV, MCHC, MCH for making Kelapur village anemia (Iron deficiency) free. Methodology: 120 subjects (60 in each) will be classified randomly into 2 parallel groups. Group A i.e. Trial group –Gudharitaki Awaleha 5 gm BD with Dietary supplement will be given after meal two times a day with lukewarm water for 90 days and Group B i.e. Control group – Gudharitaki Awaleha 5 gm BD will be given after meal two times a day with lukewarm water for 90 days. Assessment will be noted on 0 & 90 th day. Result: Variations will be seen in subjective as well as objective parameters and inferences. Conclusion: The effectiveness of Gudharitaki Awaleha with dietary supplement will be more than only Gudharitaki Awaleha