Iron Deficiency (Anemia)
Below are the Ayurvedic Medicine for Anaemia, Herbal Remedis for Anaemia, Symptoms and healing options for Anaemia by Ayurvedmart
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 for Iron Deficiency
- 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 wounds
- Pale looking skin and mucus membranes.
Root Causes for Iron Deficiency
- 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 for Iron Deficiency
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Herbs |
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) Ghrtitkumari (Aloe Vera) Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa ) |
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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. |
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Lifestyle |
Enjoy sun-bathing as the sunlight stimulates the production of red blood cells. |
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Yoga |
Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) Posterior Stretch (Paschimotthanasana) Corpse Pose (Shavasana) |