Anaemia

Anaemia
Termed `pandu’ in Ayurveda, this is a very common ailment, wherein the haemoglobin and RBC (red blood corpuscles) counts fall from their normal levels of 15 gm of haemoglobin per 100 ml. of blood and approximately five million red cells per cubic millimetre of blood.
Symptoms
Weakness, dizziness and quick exhaustion.A haggard look, lined with premature wrinkles.Eyes stripped off its shine, mirroring fatigue.Failing memory.Shortness of breath and palpitation on exertion.Occasional disturbing headache.Slow healing of woundsPale looking skin and mucus membranes.Root Causes
Loss of blood from the body i.e. haemorrhaging by injury, bleeding piles, bleeding from nose, mouth, lungs, anus, genital tracts or excessive menstruation in case of women.Inadequate supply of blood-forming ingredients in food taken.Destruction of red blood corpuscles inside the body after they are formed.Deficiency in the production of blood because of defective functioning of liver and / or bone marrow.Lack of hydrochloric acid in stomach, needed for digestion of iron and proteins.Presence of hookworms, pinworms, round worms and tapeworms that feed on the supply of blood as well as on vitamins.

Healing Options
Herbs Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)

Ghrtitkumari (Aloe Vera)

Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa )

Ayurvedic SupplementsLauh Bhasma          

Lohasava

Dhatri Lauh

Diet

Go for a well-balanced diet rich in iron, sesame seeds, almonds, dairy products, animal protein, vegetables as beet, lettuce, spinach, soyabean, radish, carrots, tomatoes and fresh fruits as banana, black berries, strawberries, apple, amla, plum.Lifestyle Enjoy sun-bathing as the sunlight stimulates the production of red blood cells.Yoga Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)Posterior Stretch (Paschimotthanasana)Corpse Pose (Shavasana)