Abstract

HARIDRA (CURCUMA LONGA LINN.) – A MIRACULOUS DRUG FOR ANEMIA

Megha G. Pandya*

ABSTRACT

Panduroga can be correlated with Anemia on the ground of its similar signs and symptoms. Panduroga (Anemia) is well described in Ayurveda since ancient time including etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, prognosis, complications and management. Haridra (Curcuma longa Linn.) of the family Zingiberaceae is commonly used drug. Haridra (Curcuma longa Linn.) is used as anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, hepatoprotective, blood-purifier, antioxidant, detoxifier and regenerator of liver tissue, antiasthmatic, antiprotozoal, stomachic, carminative etc. Here attempt was made to highlight role of drug Haridra (Curcuma Longa Linn.) in the management of Anemia (Pandu) as per ayurvedic as well as modern perspective. The data in the present review have been organized in various sections according to Ayurvedic view and with recent researches carried out on the drug.

Keywords: Anemia, Curcuma longa, Haridra, Pandu.