Chapter 6.16: Anemia Treatment (Pandu Chikitsa / पाण्डुचिकित्सा)

After the description of grahani dosha, the chapter on pandu roga is given, as the causative factors of pandu roga are quite similar to that of grahani dosha. Probably it is because that the various gastrointestinal problems can also lead to development of pandu roga. The chapter deals with general discoloration of the body such as pallor, yellowish, greenish and whitish discoloration which is seen in skin, eyes, lips, face, nails, urine feces etc. Kamala (jaundice) and haleemaka (severe obstruc

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan by Vagbhata