A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF SATAVARI MANDURA AND AMALAKI AVALEHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PANDU IN GARBHINI W.S.R TO ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY

Abstract

India is one of the countries with high prevalence of anaemia during pregnancy. Anaemia is multifactorial. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common conditions in a pregnant woman. As per ayurvedic classics, this condition occurs due to improper Rasa Dhatu in mother and continuously increasing fetal demands and is considered as Rasa Pradoshajavikara. A large number of Lauha preparations have been used widely for centuries to cure Anaemia. Aim:To evaluate efficacy of Shatavari Mandura and Amalaki Avaleha on Garbhini Pandu. Materials and Methods: A total 30 pregnant women with symptoms of Garbhini Pandu were randomly divided into three groups (A, B and C). In Group A Satavari mandura, 3gms in divided dose for the period of 30 days. In Group B Amalaki avaleha , 12 gms in divided dose for the period of 30 days. In Group C Ferrous sulphate in the dose of 200mg (contain-ing 60mg of elemental iron) was administered once daily for the period of 30 days.Parameters of signs and symptoms & investigations was scored on the basis of standard method and was analysed statistically. Results:The results revealed that overall clinical improvement was better in Group A when compared to Group B&C. Hemoglobin was increased in patients of Group A, which was statistically significant. No adverse drug reaction was observed during the treatment period. Conclusion: Shatavari Mandura is more effective on Garbhini Pandu in comparison to Amalaki Avaleha.