INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO ANAEMIA TREATMENT: THE POTENTIAL OF INDIAN HERBAL REMEDIES

Abstract

Anaemia, which affects more than 2 billion people worldwide is defined as a situation in which the quantity of red blood cells (RBCs) or haemoglobin are so low that oxygen delivery to tissues cannot satisfactorily meet all the cellular metabolic demand. It has serious health implications such as hazards to the brain, loss of physical productivity and death in general especially children, pregnant women. Traditional approaches to treatment consist mostly of oral iron replacement and dietary modifications, with increasing interest in use Indian traditional herbal medicine as adjunctive treatments. I feel this is a really deep exploration of how different types impact health (iron-deficiency, vit B12 deficiency and anaemia of chronic disease to name just three). Ayurvedic Herbs and Anaemia -It discusses a detailed application of Ayurveda to anaemic condition with case-studies, it also covers the therapeutic potential as Ashwagandha. Shatavari, Punarnava seeds and leaves (CMN), Moringa (Leaves) in management of anaemia. Loaded with nutrients like iron and Vitamin C these herbs uplift haemoglobin levels, facilitate the absorption of nutrients besides promoting overall health.