A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE DISEASE- PANDU

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of ‘AYU’ that means life. As per ayurved life is the equilibrium stage of dosha, dhatu, mala etc. and disturbance in this equilibrium can causes diseases. Pandu is one of these diseases which is known from the vedic period and was also described in hindu treaties like ramayan, mahabharat etc. it is characterized by the change in skin colour like shweta, dhusar, swetaavabhasa, peetavabhasa. Etc. in modern science Pandu can be correlated with anemia, which is mainly occurs due to blood loss both in quality and quantity. Acharya susruta has emphasized that “raktak jivaiti sthiti” that means death can occur in case of impairment or loss of blood. Hence Pandu rog is major concern so the ancient acharya has described the all aspects of Pandu roga like its causes, sighn and symptoms, pathophysiology, complication, treatment etc. in details. Through this review article an effort has been made to collect and understand all these points related to Pandu which will be beneficial further to control and management of the Pandu.