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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Role of amla rasa in the treatment of pandu (Nutritional anemia)
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Rakshitha Jain S B, Shashirekha H K, Bargale Sushant Sukumar
Abstract
Introduction: Amla Rasa (sour taste), one among six Rasa and it been mentioned next to Madhura Rasa (sweet taste) on the basis of sequence of Bala (strength). Pandu (Anaemia) is the colour like that of pollen grains of Ketaki flower which is whitish yellow. Objective: To critically analyse the role of Amla Rasa in Pandu Chikitsa (treatment). Result: Amla Rasa Dravya predominantly have Amla Vipaka and Ushna Virya, they are Laghu and Kledha in nature, Pitta Slekshmakara and Vatahara. Pandu is a Pitta Pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi with the symptoms Rakta Kshaya and Ojo Kshaya. Shirira Dhwesha is the Vishesha Lakshana of the Vyadhi. Discussion: Due to Jataragni Mandya Rasa Dhatwagni Kshaya will be seen hence, Rakta Dhatu will not getting the proper Poshana (nutrition) which further leads to Rakta Kshaya. Amalaki (Indian goose berry) and Dadima (pomegranate) are Amla Skanda Dravya which are widely used for the treatment of Pandu (Anaemia). Conclusion: Amla Rasa which increase Jataragni at the same time mitigates Pitta should be the choice of drug in Pandu Chikitsa (nutritional anaemia).
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Pages:685-688
How to cite this article:
Rakshitha Jain S B, Shashirekha H K, Bargale Sushant Sukumar "Role of amla rasa in the treatment of pandu (Nutritional anemia) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 685-688
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