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Panduroga: a medico-historical study.
1Indian Institute of History of Medicine, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine (Hyderabad)
|February 13, 2003
Summary
Ayurveda defines Panduroga, or anemia, as a condition of pallor caused by a deficiency in Rakta dhatu (blood). This paper examines the historical context and comparative aspects of this disease across ancient Indian medical texts.
Area of Science:
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical History
Background:
- Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, defines 'Pandu' as a pale or yellowish-white complexion.
- Panduroga is characterized as anemia, stemming from a deficiency of 'Rakta dhatu' (blood tissue), one of the seven fundamental tissues in the body.
Observation:
- This study investigates the historical significance of Panduroga within Ayurvedic literature.
- A comparative analysis of Panduroga's etiology (Nidana-Samprapti), clinical signs (Lakshanas), complications (Upadravas), and treatments (Chikitsa) is presented.
Findings:
- The paper compiles information on Panduroga from foundational Ayurvedic texts including the Atharvaveda, Mahabharata, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Chakradatta, and Basava Rajeeyam.
- It highlights the consistent understanding of anemia and its management principles across these diverse historical sources.
Implications:
- Understanding the historical evolution of Panduroga concepts in Ayurveda provides valuable insights into traditional disease management.
- This comparative study can inform contemporary research on anemia, integrating ancient wisdom with modern medical approaches.