Comparative efficacy of Ayaschurnadi yog and Dhatri loha in management of Garbhini pandu (Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy)

Abstract

Effective management of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy is vital for the well-being of both the mother and the fetus. In Ayurveda, this condition is referred to as Garbhini Pandu, characterized by symptoms like panduta (pallor), weakness loss of appetite along with a deficiency of blood (Rakta Dhatu) and impaired nourishment of the body and fetus. Ayurvedic medicine offers various herbo-mineral formulations to address this condition. This study compares the efficacy of Ayaschurnadi Yog and Dhatri Loha in the management of Garbhini Pandu. Participants were randomly divided into two groups i.e. Group A- trial group and Group B- control group. Group A were treated with Ayaschurnadi Yog while Group B were given Dhatri Loha. Outcomes were assessed using subjective parameters such as pallor (panduta) of nails (nakha), conjunctiva (netra), tongue (jivha), palm and sole (hastapadatala), loss of appetite (agnimandya), weakness (daurbalya), palpitations (hrudspandana), and leg cramps (pindikodveshthana). Objective evaluation was based on hemoglobin levels (gm%) assessed on the 15^th, 30^th and 45^th day. The assessment parameters were noted before and after treatment. Observations were noted and summarized in tabular form. The results demonstrated that both formulations were effective in alleviating symptoms of Garbhini Pandu. However, Ayaschurnadi Yog showed superior efficacy in symptom relief and hemoglobin improvement. Statistical analysis confirmed the significant effectiveness of Ayaschurnadi Yog, making it a promising alternative in the Ayurvedic management of Garbhini Pandu.