Homeopathy Treatment for HEART DISEASES

HEART DISEASES Cardiac Disorders

Homeopathy Treatment for HEART DISEASES, Cardiac Disorders is treated by the Homoeopathic medicines and most of the drug are beneficial for all type  of cardiac disorders on the basis of totality of symptoms and also these medicines are use as preventive medicine for  prevention of fatal stage of cardiac diseases and  patients has to develop stamina  regarding their disease with these medicines. Some important heart medicines are mentioned  below with full description of symptoms that is why every  patient may assure that these drug is used for their disease for curation and prevention. 14 drugs are mostly used by the homoeopaths are as under:-  Digitalis. [Dig] (Drug Ranking 1ST ) Digitalis is known chiefly for its action on the heart, and it is rare that a patient suffering from an affection of that organ does not get Digitalis in some form. There is no doubt but that it is a much abused drug and when used in strong doses its action is cumulative and dangerous. Its symptoms are, however, clear, and briefly stated, as follows: The pulse is slow, but primarily strong, there is great weakness of the cardiac tissue, and, secondarily, the pulse becomes weak. Extra exertion increases its rapidity, but diminishes its force, so that the quick pulse becomes irregular and intermittent. This irregular intermittency is a marked symptom. The heart feels as if the blood stood still. here is weakness and numbness of the left arm, and often blueness of the surface of the body, or cyanosis. The patient fears that the heart will stop beating if he should make any motion. This uneasy feeling about the chest rarely amounts to real pain. Gelsemium has the opposite symptom to this. The patient is roused out of sleep feeling that the heart will stop beating, and he is impelled to move about to keep it going. A number of drugs have numbness of the left arm in heart affections, notably Aconite, Kalmia, Rhus and Pulsatilla. These are not "keynote " symptoms, however, as is shown further on. The Digitalis patient has a doughy look to the skin; there is often a sick feeling at the stomach after eating. Apis has a symptom that will lead to its use in heart affections, namely: "He does not see how he can get another breath." In pericarditis with effusion it is one of our best remedies vieing here with Cantharis, but the latter has burning and spasms. Cartier recommends the 30th or 200th. Like Arsenicum and Lachesis, the tendency of Digitalis is downwards, and it must be used cautiously and only when indicated homoeopathically. There are numerous other symptoms that will indicate Digitalis. Disturbed sleep, apprehensiveness, deep sighing, slow respiration,, dry cough, suffocative spells; in fact, such symptoms as may be caused by an irregular distribution of the blood. Digitalis is also indicated in dropsical conditions dependent on heart trouble, swelling of feet and ankles, anasarca, cardiac dropsy associated with slow pulse, urine suppressed or scanty. Apocynum is similar in this relation. The special field of usefulness of Digitalis is inflammation of the heart muscle approaching insidiously and in sudden cases of myo-or endo-carditis with the symptoms above outlined. The first noticeable benefit is a steadier heart's action and an increased flow of urine. To use it in strong doses for a long time will render the patient incurable. Cactus grandiflorus. [Cact] (Drug Ranking 2nd ) The next most important remedy in heart affections,from the homoeopathist's standpoint, is Cactus. Its well known characteristic symptom, "Sensation as if the heart were grasped with an iron hand," which clutches and relaxes alternately, is ever present to the mind. It should be borne in mind that not all patients express themselves alike. A squeezed sensation may mean the same symptom. It has, however, other symptoms. It is similar to Arnica in chest soreness and constriction; it has pains shooting into the left arm, oedema and a quick, throbbing, tense, hard pulse, which may or may not intermit. Carditis and pericarditis may call for Cactus. It presents a better picture of rheumatic carditis than any other remedy. It seems to lie midway between Aconite and Digitalis. It controls the inflammatory condition and strengthens the heart's contractions, and does not poison the heart like Digitalis or Strophanthus. There is great irritation of the cardiac nerve and Cactus may be found to be the remedy for angina pectoris. It is a remedy adapted to hypertrophy of the heart in young people. It is also very useful in intense palpitation and fluttering sensations about the heart; it is indicated for such symptoms in young girls about the age of puberty and at menstrual epochs. Difficult breathing , suffocative , fainting, violent palpitation and inability to lie down are symptoms indicating the cardiac asthma or dyspnoea. Kalmia latifolia. [Kalm] (Drug Ranking 3rd) Kalmia is a remedy for cardiac hypertrophy, especially after rheumatism, and has the symptom so common in heart affections, namely , "numbness of the left arm." There is with Kalmia much pain and anguish about the heart, some dyspnoea, palpitation, and pressure from the epigastrium towards the heart. The heart is irregular and intermits every third or fourth beat. There are shooting pains through the chest to the scapula. Kalmia is an excellent remedy for cardiac troubles when they have been caused by the suppression of rheumatism by external applications. The pulse of Kalmia is slow, but not as slow as Digitalis. Phytolacca has tingling and numbness of the right arm, but the three chief remedies having this symptoms in the left arm are Kalmia, Rhus and Aconite. These pains, as Prof. W.B. Hinsdale points out, should not be considered as "keynotes." Their symptomatic value consists in pointing to a class of drugs rather than to an individual drug. The minutiae of the pains should be studied. Acute pericarditis depending upon rheumatism will call for Kalmia; the sharp pains taking away the breath will call attention to it. Hering says Kalmia has a most beneficial action in diminishing too rapid pulsation of the heart. Spigelia. [Spig] (Drug Ranking 4th ) Spigelia is another remedy for the painful affections about the heart. It stands at the head of the list for acute carditis and pericarditis. There are sharp pains shooting from the heart to the back, and radiating from the heart down the arm, over the chest, and down the spine. There is palpitation worse from any movement of the arm or body. There is a purring sensation felt over the cardiac region when placing the hand thereon. The pulse is intermittent, not synchronous with the heart beat, and the slightest motion of the arm or hands makes the patient worse. Heart symptoms accompanying neuralgia call for Spigelia. Irregular and tumultuous action of the heart are well met by Spigelia. At times the heart beat is even audible. We sometimes find this symptom under Arsenicum, which is useful in hypertrophy of the heart from climbing high places, mountains, etc., but Spigelia comes in earlier in heart troubles than does Arsenicum. Rheumatic endocarditis will often find its curative remedy in Spigelia, and it has a most beneficial action in angina pectoris. In cardiac inflammation it comes in after Aconite. It corresponds well to chronic affections of the heart, particularly valvular disease and hypertrophy. Cimicufuga. [Cimic] (Drug Ranking 5th ) This is a remedy often indicated in heart troubles,especially when they supervene upon chorea or rheumatism of the bellies of the muscles. The headache confined to the forehead or as if the top of the head would fly off is present and an indicating feature. Pain under the left nipple and down the left arm may also be present. The pains is apt to come in shocks. Insomnia is persistent. Aconite. [Acon] (Drug Ranking 6th )  Among the remedies having a marked influence of the heart is Aconite. It has, as has been seen, numbness of the left arm; it also has tingling in the fingers, associated with heart disease. Aconite produces a cardiac congestion, with anxiety, oppression and palpitation, worse when walking ; lancinating stitches occur, and also attacks of intense pain. It is the remedy in uncomplicated hypertrophy of the heart. In pericarditis and endocarditis when the inflammation sets in with fever with the intense mental anxiety so characteristic of the drug. The 30th acts marvellously in these conditions. Glonoine has a fulness in the region of the heart, with some sharp pains, fluttering of the heart with violent beating,as if the chest would burst open. Labored breathing pains radiating in all directions, even into arms. Must have head high and a pulsating headache to well indicate the remedy. Amyl nitrite has oppressed breathing and constriction about the heart. Both of these latter remedies are useful in angina pectoris. Veratrum viride has a condition simply of intense arterial excitement and is recommended as a remedy to be used continuously in hypertrophy with dilatation. The force and frequency of the pulse are abnormal, as a rule slow, sometimes rapid. It is an important remedy in all inflammatory affections of the heart and its membranes,especially those caused by infections. Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t] (Drug Ranking 7th ) Rheumatic hypertrophy calls for Rhus. It is a palpitation of the heart from over-exertion, with numbness and lameness of the left arm and shoulder. Pericarditis or endocarditis from exposure to rain, getting wet, etc. These symptoms are worse on every change of the weather. Uncomplicated hypertrophy of the heart such as comes in athletes, machinists, etc., calls for Rhus; and among other remedies for this condition may be mentioned Arnica and Bromine. Pericarditis due to septic condition will call for Rhus, and in heart troubles, as in all others, it follows Bryonia well; and Bryonia may be an early remedy in pericarditis. The rheumatic basis of nearly all the heart symptoms and the general condition of the remedy will decide. Bryonia. [Bry] (Drug Ranking 8th ) In affections about the membranes of the heart, of course, Bryonia is one of the most prominent remedies. It corresponds to the first or second stage of pericarditis when of rheumatic organ and especially if pleuritic symptoms be present. There are intense fever, frontal or occipital headache, and acute stitching pains which are aggravated by movement, and the friction murmur is always present. It does not usually corresponds to pericarditis from Bright's disease or pyaemia. Asclepias tuberosa is similar to Bryonia, but the symptoms are not so acute, the fever is not intense, the pain is pricking and extends to the left shoulder; there is a dry spasmodic cough and the pain is relieved by bending forward. A valuable group of symptoms calling for Bryonia is the following : Cramp in region of the heart, aggravated by walking, raising one's self or using the slightest exertion, even raising the arm. Heart beats valiantly and rapidly. Convallaria. [Con] (Drug Ranking 9th ) There is quite a large class of remedies affecting the heart which might be termed the newer remedies. Among these in Convallaria. It is useful in valvular diseases of the heart with scanty urine, dropsy and great dyspnoea. It has so relieved the oedema in a number of cases that the patient could lie down. Dyspnoea, palpitation and oedema due to mitral disease have been relieved by it. The provings of the remedy show a feeble heart sound, anaemic murmurs over the jugular vein, pain in region of heart and an uneasy fluttering; a sensation when exercising as if the heart stopped beating and then started up again, causing a faint, sick feeling. This uneasiness about the heart should suggest its use in the condition known as cigarette or tobacco heart. Agaricine should also be thought of in patients addicted to the excessive use of tea, coffee, or tobacco. Twitchings should be present to well indicate this remedy. Dilatation associated with emphysema. Another of the new remedies is Adonis vernalis. It increases arterial tension, regulates the heart beats by lessening the frequency of the pulse and increasing the force of the cardiac contraction. Blackwood thinks anasarca should be a prominent symptom with scanty urine,low in urea and asthma or dyspnoea present. Dr. Gisevius, of Germany, believes that a leading indication for Adonis is a previous attack of rheumatism. It may be useful in serious dilatation or even in fatty degeneration. The remedy is well tolerated, increases diuresis and acts with rapidity. Otherwise it is similar to Digitalis. Cowperthwaite praises it in feeble heart action, saying that it is far better and safer than Digitalis,the continued administration of the latter being exceedingly dangerous, to which the writer heartily agrees. Lycopus Virginicus is still another heart remedy of this class. It is useful in cardiac irritability with depressed force, after abuse of cardiac depressants or cardiac stimulants, excessive hypertrophy, muscular weakness, etc. Its use has been limited, chiefly confined to the condition known as cardiac asthma, where it works well. The rapid regular pulse, tumultuous and forcible heart action, indicate it in exophthalmic goitre. Another remedy useful in irritable heart is Collinsonia, and like Digitalis and Lycopus it is secondarily homeopathic. It suits hypertrophy of the heart with palpitation and pain. Irritability of the heart due to suppression of haemorrhoidal flow especially indicates Collinsonia. Strophanthus is one of our recent accessions to the line of cardiac remedies. Dr. George Royal thinks it acts better in the lower dilutions, 1,2 or 3, than in the customary large doses of the tincture, and many observers have verified this observation. It has been found useful in weak, hypertrophied, irritable heart, with tense arteries and a free discharge of urine. It relieves dyspnoea and praecordial distress and promotes diuresis and removes dropsy. It is useful in heart failure of the aged and heart diseases in children. It reduces the pulse and increases the power of the heart. It probably suits better heart troubles dependent on kidney disease, or where coffee, tea, tobacco or alcohol have already poisoned the heart. Crataegus oxyacantha. This is a new remedy, and useful when the hearts action is feeble and irregular and the pulse small and intermittent; sensation as if the heart would stop. It suits cases of failing compensation with dilatation of the heart and also fatty hearts. It acts well in functional diseases of the heart, palpitation and tachycardia dependent upon anaemia. In threatened heart failure during acute diseases it will frequently work well. Exhausting overwork. Nervous shock and neuraesthenia are casual symptoms. Dr. G.H. Wells gives a painful sensation of pressure in the left of the chest below the clavicle as a verified indication. As a palliative in heart affections it is a far safer remedy than Digitalis and can be used for a long period as a tonic to weakened hearts. Sparteine sulphate has also been used in feeble heart and nervous and hysterical persons, and at the climacteric; but as most of these remedies are used for the physiological effect they, as yet, should find no place in homoeopahtic therapeutics. Sparteine is said to be further indicated when compensation is failing and the hearts action is weak; the pulse is irregular, feeble, and dropsy is present; there are dyspeptic symptoms with great accumulation of gas in the gastro-intestinal canal and the patient is subject to nervous and hysterical attacks. Sudden painful "seizures" may further indicate Sparteine. In such cases its use will be palliative. Lachesis. [Lach] (Drug Ranking 10th ) The snake poisons exercise as a marked effect on the heart and circulation, as well as on the blood itself. Lachesis produces a palpitation of the heart and a constrictive feeling in the cardiac region. There is a smothering sensation about the heart, waking the patient out of sleep. He can bear no pressure on the chest. Pulse small and weak. It has more septic elements than the other venoms. Kali hydroiodicum has this same smothering sensation about the heart, waking him out of sleep and compelling him to get out of bed. Graphites has a similar symptom, and also a cold feeling about the heart, found under Petroleum and Natrum muriaticum as well. Naja tripudians, another of the snake poisons, has been used with good effect in valvular affections of the heart with a dry, teasing cough; there is also a tremulous action. The pulse is slow, the patient is melancholic and all the symptoms are worse from stimulants and better walking or riding in the open air. It is a remedy that should not be overlooked. Hypotension is marked. It has much pain and resembles herein Spigelia, but it comes in later in valvular affections. Reflex palpitations and cardiac pain associated with ovarian neuralgia, well indicate Naja. Oxalic acid is a useful remedy to subdue the praecordial pain which radiates so frequently to the left shoulder in cases of aortic insufficiency. Lachesis has also the symptom that the heart feels too large for the chest. Atheromatous conditions of the heart and blood vessels call for Lachesis,especially in old people when symptoms of dropsy are present. Lilium tigrinum. [Lil-t] (Drug Ranking 11th ) Lilium has some important heart symptoms. It has a pain in the heart as if grasped in a vise, which awakens the patient suddenly. There is much fluttering about the heart, and faintness. It is a sensation as if the heart were grasped and then released. Lilium will be found useful in purely functional affections, independent of organic lesion. There is much cardiac irritability by lying on the left side. Motion aggravates. Sulphur may be the remedy when it seems as if there were almost too much blood sent to the heart , producing palpitation, grasping for breath, and sensation as if the heart were too large for the chest. Lilium is useful in conditions of nervous palpitation, and in functional cardiac disorders in women with uterine disease. Arsenicum. [Ars] (Drug Ranking 12th )  Arsenicum is a remedy often thought of in heart affections and often useful. Like Lachesis, it is more adapted to later stages of heart trouble, when the course is downwards. Arsenicum produces great irregularity of the heart, or the pulse may be quick and weak. It is especially useful in pericarditis or endocarditis after suppression of measles or scarlatina. A grand remedy in disease of the heart depending upon constitutional causes like sepsis, also in affections of the heart depending upon fatty degeneration of the blood vessels. Restlessness will be present, and oedema, puffiness of the eyes and swelling of the feet. Great dyspnoea,attacks of suffocations at night on lying down and particularly after midnight. Phosphorus affects rather the right heart producing a venous stagnation, and it is exceedingly useful in fatty degeneration of this organ. Vanadium 6X, said Dr. A. L. Blackwood, is of service in strengthening the heart's action when there is present fatty degeneration of the liver and heart, with degeneration of the arterial walls. It will be found of special benefit in those cases where anaemia, chronic rheumatism, diabetes, neurasthenia or tuberculosis is the exciting cause. It increases the appetite and strengthens the digestive function. Arsenicum rather affects the left heart, has more oppression of the chest in breathing, more orthopnoea and more anasarca. The patient cannot lie down or go upstairs. Two other remedies useful in fatty degeneration of the heart are Cuprum aceticum and Phytolacca decandra. Collinsonia. [Coll] (Drug Ranking 13th )  In functional disorders of the heart, Collinsonia is an excellent remedy, especially when they are reflex from haemorrhoidal troubles or alternate with them. Although the provings do not indicate a specific action on the heart,it has been found useful where there is much cardiac irritability, traceable to suppressed haemorrhoidal bleeding, the cardiac nerves seem irriated, and there is great sensitiveness about the heart , fulness and oppression about the chest, with difficult breathing and faintness. It cured for the writer a case of severe constrictive pain about the heart in a man who habitually passed blood with this stools; upon the disappearance of the blood from the stools the heart symptoms commenced and when the flow of blood became re-established the heart symptoms disappeared. Collinsonia entirely cured both conditions. A characterizing indications is a persistent, rapid n, but weak pulse; the action is excessive, but the force is deficient. Hale thinks Collinsonia acts on the heart by removing obstruction or irritations in the liver, portal system, or kidneys, and by increasing muscular tonicity. Strychnia. [Stry] (Drug Ranking 14th )  This is a pure and simple heart stimulant. Its only legitimate field is when paralysis threatens and during the course of any affection, you have dyspnoea, blueness of the finger tips and lips, sour eructations and symptoms of disturbed digestion. Here 1/64 of a grain hypodermically may bridge the chasm. Its frequent and injudicious use is more than harmful and leads to an increased mortality in many affections. Caffeine is another powerful heart energizer, but is not a curative remedy.

Homeopathic Remedies for Anaemia

Anaemia or Pandu Roga

Anaemia is the lack of red blood corpuscles and haemoglobin in the blood.

Anaemia usually means `shortage/without blood`. This is defined as a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a molecule inside red blood cells or RBCs. As hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Anemia leads to hypoxia i.e. lack of oxygen in organs. Since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. 

The three main classes of anemia include excessive blood loss, excessive blood cell destruction or deficient red blood cell production or ineffective hematopoiesis. Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood. There are several kinds of anemia, produced by a variety of underlying causes. Anemia can be classified in a variety of ways, based on the morphology of RBCs, underlying etiologic mechanisms, and discernible clinical spectra, to mention a few. 

Causes

Causes : Iron deficiency is the most common form of anaemia , iron is required to cary the oxygen on the haeglobin and if there is insufficient in the blood , the cells appear pale and empty . The cause is usually poor nutrition or the body's inability to absorb iron from the intestine because of damage or infection .

Blood Loss : commonly through heavy periods , this will deplete the body's store of iron and produce an iron deficiency anaemia . This also occurs during or after pregnancy when a greater amount of iron is required . Any major loss of blood following an accident or operation will require carefull follow up to ensure , there is an adequate supply of iron in the blood stream , persistent bleeding , such as that associated with haemorrhoids is another cause of blood loss requiring exra iron .

Pernicious Anaemia : this is the result of poor folic acid ( vitamin B 12 ) is not absorbed well following gastric surgery or because of the deficiency in the lining of the intestine . This leads to anaemia but can also lead to nervous complications and paralysis .

Megaloblastic Amaemia : this is the result of poor folic acid ( vitamin ) intake , again either through poor diet or malabsorption because of an intestinal problem .

Sickle Cell Anaemia : very common among west Indian and mediterianean communities , this is the main hereditary form of anaemia that occurs because of a malfunctioning gene producing abnormal haemoglobin , most individuals have partial malformation only (sickle cell trait ) and do not suffer at all , others who have inherited the defective gene from both father and mother have the blown disease which can be fatal . Anemia can become a reason for many problems , if not treated , the major cause of anemia is lack of proper assimilation of nutrients , like iron , B-complex factors folic acid . Fe-min improves the absorption process by directly enhancing the nutrient binding capacity of the cells , there by relieving the problems of anemia . In India , more than 50 % of women suffer from some degree of anemia.

Iron Deficiency is by far the most common cause of anaemia worldwide. The possible factors are iron deficient diet, impaired absorption (mainly seen in peptic ulcer, mal-absorption syndrome), increased requirement (eg pregnancy) and loss of blood. Excessive menstruation (average loss 30 mg of iron in each month) and occult bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (eg peptic ulcer, neoplasm, hookworm infestation, hemorrhoid, etc) are the causes of loss of blood⁵.

Keep in mind that some symptoms of increased erythropoiesis is very similar to iron deficiency anaemia but the cause is totally opposite. Careful study of drug picture of Fer-met shows that there are signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia, but these may be due to alternating action of drug. It should be the drug for polycythaemia and anaemia with iron overload only in high potency but we often use it in iron deficiency anaemia when symptomatology corresponds.

Megaloblastic Anaemia is caused either due to deficiency or impaired absorption of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Impaired absorption due to intrinsic factor secretion ceases owing to atrophy of the gastric mucosa, is termed as pernicious anaemia. Here features of vitamin B12 deficiencies are prominent along with features of anaemia. Current studies show that pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune disorder. The neurological manifestations are most worrisome and many times irreversible. It is due to degeneration of spinal cord featuring numbness and paresthesia in the extremities than weakness, ataxia, and poor finger coordination13, simulating the drug picture of Phosphorous¹⁴. In Boericke's Repertory Arsenic and Phosphorous both are in Italics15. However both are useful also in aplastic anaemia, which is discussed below.

Aplastic Anaemia happens due to severe hypoplasia (Miasmatically syphilitic in nature) of the erythroid, myeloid, thromopoietic cell lines in bone marrow leading to ecchymosis, petechiae or hameorrhage due to thrombocytopenia along with classical features of anaemia. Patient becomes susceptible to infection due to leucopenia. Chemicals, which can cause aplastic anaemia in toxic doses or prolonged use, are the drugs in potentised form^. A number of cases of aplastic anaemia have been reported following infectious hepatitis¹⁹.

In Haemolytic Anaemia (also syphilitic in nature), red blood cells undergo premature destructions by intravascular or extravascular haemolysis. Haemolysis is seen in a variety of diseases likely thalassaemia, spur cell amenia, hereditary spherocytosis, certain infections (eg clostridium welchi) sickle cell anaemia, auto-immune haemolytic anaemia etc. Substances, which have hemolytic property in crude form, can be used in potentised form if symptomatology corresponds (eg Crot-h, Phos etc)

Anaemia may be caused by loss of blood through excessive menstruation, injury, childbirth, bleeding from the gastro-intestinal tract. Certain diseases like purpura and haemophilia, which are characterized by bleeding, can also be the cause. Defective blood formation because of infections, toxins, and drugs and also inadequate intake of iron and defective absorption of substances in the diet, which enrich the blood, are the causes. Some anaemias are due to a combination of more than one of the causes enumerated above. 

The most striking symptom of anaemia is the pallor of the skin, hence the Ayurvedic name of the disease is Pandu Roga. The best guide, however, is the colour of the internal lining of the eyelid. There is weakness and giddiness, the breathing is shallow, the pulse rapid, and the blood pressure is often becomes low. In severe cases, the tongue is often sore and the nails of the fingers brittle and concave instead of being convex. If the disease is ignored, it may turn into pernicious anaemia, which is more difficult to cure. In some severe cases, the patient may have to be given a blood transfusion to make up the loss of blood. Usually blood transfusion happens in traumas like severe haemorrhage due to injury or bursting of an ulcer in the abdominal region. 

Symptoms:Symptoms of Anaemia

The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia (if any) are:

Paleness
Weakness
Tiredness
Chest pains (in severe cases)
Shortness of breath (in severe cases)
Heart palpitations (in severe cases)
An increased heart rate especially during exertion (in severe cases)
Rapid breathing
Low blood pressure

The symptoms of vitamin B12 anemia can also cause:

Jaundice
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Equilibrium difficulties
Confusion
Personality changes and depression

General Symptoms : dizziness , fainting , tiredness , pale features , sore tongue and cracked lips , shortness of breath , swelling of the ankles and palpitations , loss of appetite , indigestion dry mouth , dry brittle nails ( iron deficiency ) . Tingling in fingers and toes , uncontrolled gait ( B 12 deficiency ) , slight yellow coloration of eyes , jaundice ( sick-cell) dullness of hair

Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies for Anaemia

Ferrum metallicum [Ferr]
Iron is the great allopathic remedy for anaemia from almost any cause. It is also a great homoeopathic remedy, but it will not cure every case of anaemia; careful individualization is necessary. When the patient has an appearance of full bloodedness or plethora, which is followed by paleness or earthiness of the face and puffiness of the extremities, then Ferrum will benefit. It is not the remedy for the anaemia resulting from loss of fluids; that is Cinchona, or perhaps Natrum muriaticum. When Ferrum is indicated the mucous membranes are pale, more so than with Cinchona, and there is apt to be an anaemia murmur in the veins of the neck. The patient is easily exhausted. Vomiting of food after eating may occur. The patient is constantly chilly and perhaps has an afternoon or evening fever simulating hectic fever. In very stubborn cases sometimes Ferrum phosphoricum may serve better than Ferrum metallicum. Schuessler recommends first Calcarea phosphorica, then Ferrum phosphoricum. In simple, uncomplicated chlorosis Ferrum is one of our best remedies. Hughes recommends Ferrum redactum 1x or 2X. Ludlam praises Ferrum et strychnia citrate 3X, Dr.Jousset, Ferrum aceticum or the Ferrum protoxalate, and Dr.Holcombe. of New Orleans, used Ferrum phosphoricum. All these preparations of Iron may benefit cases of anaemia and chlorosis; if so, it is by virtue of their similarity to the symptoms of the case, and not because one or the other preparation of Iron is a tonic in the allopathic sense. By giving the indicated preparation of Iron it removes the underlying dyscrasia giving rise to the anaemic or chlorotic conditions and cures the trouble.

Pulsatilla [Puls]
Pulsatilla is the great antidote to Iron, and hence is indicated in the anaemic condition produced by large or continued doses of it. The system is relaxed and worn out; the patient is chilly and suffers from gastric and menstrual derangements. Thus the symptoms resemble closely those calling for Ferrum. The cause of the anaemia must be sought for, and if the case comes from allopathic hands it is safe to infer that much Iron has been given and Pulsatilla will surely be the remedy. The Pulsatilla patient feels better in the open air. Dizziness on rising, absence of thirst, and the peculiar disposition will lead to the remedy. Cyclamen, which is similar in many respects, differ from Pulsatilla in dreading the fresh air. Cinchona is the chief remedy for anaemia resulting from loss of fluids,as in lactation or haemorrhage, or from all exhausting discharges, such as menstrual flow, long-lasting diarrhea, and sexual excesses and loss of semen. The quality of the blood is actually poorer in cases calling for Cinchona. Special symptoms are heaviness of the head, loss of sight,fainting and ringing in the ears, pale sallow complexion, sour belching, poor digestion and bloated abdomen. The patient is sensitive to draughts of air yet wants to be fanned. Dr. George Royal thinks many physicians err in giving Cinchona too low in symptomatic anaemia when much time has elapsed since the drain was made on the system. He finds the 30th. productive of better results than the lower preparations. NATrum muriaticum is also a remedy for anaemic and debilitated conditions due to loss of fluids, especially in women who suffer from menstrual disorders and in chronic cases with a dead, dirty-looking skin. Chininum arsenicosum is sometimes prescribed for anaemia, not, however, on the totality ;of the symptoms, but because it is said to be "good for it." It has been found curative in certain cases ;of pernicious anaemia. Acetic acid suits anaemic nursing women, with waxy skin, and thirst.

Calcarea carbonica [Calc]
Almost any of the deeper acting constitutional remedies may be of use in anaemic and debilitated conditions, and especially are the Calcareas useful. Thus we have Calcarea phosphorica as the remedy for the "green sickness," chlorosis of young girls, with a complexion like wax, alabaster lips and ears, a bright eye, and when they smile or laugh it is a sickly one. The face sometimes has a true greenish hue or a sallow one. In such cases the menses are apt to be too early and then calcarea phosphorica is well indicated for this condition. Calcarea carbonica is indicated by the psoric, scrofulous or tubercular diathesis and the general symptoms of the drug, by disgust for meat, craving for sour and indigestible things, swelling of abdomen, vertigo and palpitation ;on going upstairs. The patient is in a state of worry. Constantly imagining calamities. Alumina is also a remedy for chlorosis due to the scrofulous diathesis and from improper nourishment, such as occurs in some children brought up on artificial foods. Nux vomica, too, may be indicated in anaemic conditions when due to gastro-intestinal derangements. Plumbum has been recommended for inveterate chlorosis with obstinate constipation. Alumina also, being an antipsoric, is the remedy for anaemic conditions about puberty, with abnormal craving for indigestible substances, such as slate pencils, chalk, etc.

Arsenicum [Ars]
This being a direct poison to the red blood corpuscles takes first rank in cases of pernicious anaemia or in anaemias due to a malarial of ;toxic influence. Dr.Blackley, of England, reported four cases of pernicious anaemia cured with small doses of the remedy. It does not correspond to simple anaemias so well. It indications are excessive prostration considerable oedema, violent and irregular palpitation,marked appetite for acids and brandy, extreme anxiety and rapid emaciation . There is irritable stomach and intense thirst. When the allopathic school uses Arsenic as a blood tonic, and Dr.Bartholow says, "it is one of the most valuable remedies in the treatment of chlorosis and anaemia," it does so on strictly Homoeopathic principles. Picric acid. The extreme prostration of pernicious anaemia, with a heavy tired feeling all over the body, burning pains along the spine and aggravation from excitement indicate this remedy.

Helonias [Helon]

An excellent remedy in anaemia and chlorosis. It suits especially anaemia from prolonged haemorrhage in women enervated by indolence and luxury, or such as are worn out with hard work; they are too tired to sleep and the strained muscles burn and ache A characteristic modality is that the patient is better when the attention is engaged, hence better when the doctor comes. This anaemia is associated with disturbances in the urinary and sexual organs. Tired,anaemic, backachey females need Helonias, "It is one of the best blood makers that we have." (E. G. Jones.)

Aletris [Alet]

Chlorosis. "The China of the uterine organs." (Hale.) Tired dull, heavy,confused. Debility of females from protracted illness; no organic disease. Power and energy of mind and body are weakened.

Secale [Sec]

This remedy produces a progressives general anaemia. It is shown by the peculiar cachexia of anaemia, pale, bloodless, jaundiced color. By its effect on the blood corpuscles it produces a general anaemia, threatening not only the life of a part, but vitiating the whole life of the bodily economy. It is a sort of a mechanical anaemia.

Natrum muriaticum [Nat-m]

This is one of our best remedies in anaemic conditions. There is paleness, and, in spite of the fact that the patient eats well, there is emaciation. There are attacks of throbbing headache and dyspnoea, especially on going up stairs, constipation ands depression of spirits, and consolation aggravates. With these symptoms there is much palpitation, fluttering and intermittent action of the heart. The hypochondriasis in these cases is marked. Scanty menstruation is frequently an indicating symptom. Kali carbonicum is one of the most important remedies in anaemia, weak heart, sweats backache, especially with female complaints.

SOME KEYNOTE SYMPTOMS:-

Weakness and lassitude , visual disturbance ----- Cyclamen

If all the symptoms are better when lying down ----- Manganum aceticum

Exhaustion following loss of blood , symptoms are generally aggravated by heat , for chronic cases due to emotional or psychological disorders - Natrum muriaticum

Weakness , tiredness , breathlessness --- Phosphorous

In all kinds of anaemia , 5 grains or 5 tablets thrice daily dry or with milk - Calc.phos

Specially suited to women ---- Ferrum mur.

For bilious patients --- Natrum sulph

When there is extreme prostration and restlessness --- ferrum met , picric acid , also indicated .

Prevention and self help :

 It is important to consult a doctor for proper investigation and diagnosis . a proper whole food diet will ensure plenty of iron which is to be found in dark green leafy vegetables , walnuts , resins , red meat , and kidneys

Other Medicines & Prescriptions:

The exact cause of the malady should be ascertained before starting the treatment. If it is of a mild nature and has been caused by insufficient nutrition, massive doses of the substances lacking could cure it. But if it is due to malfunctioning of the liver, the stomach, or the bone marrow, Punarnavadi Mandura or Punarnava Mandura are the medicines of choice. One gram of Mandura should be given with honey four times a day. For children, the dose can be suitably reduced. The main ingredient of the drug is punarnava i.e. Boerhaavia diffusa which has rejuvenating qualities. If given to healthy persons, it acts as an elixir. 

Vyoshadi Ghrita, Phahrikadi Kashaya, Pandu Panchanana Rasa and Lauhasava are some of the other drugs and standard Ayurvedic preparations that are useful in anaemia. 

Home Remedies:

Fresh liver of goat, which is lightly cooked, is a good solution. Fresh blood of goat or rabbit can immediately help in fighting the severity of anaemia.

Diet and Other Regimen:

Fruit juice, milk, meat soup, green vegetables, and light foods free from fats and sour substances are recommended for a patient suffering from anaemia. Sweet mango is like nectar for such a patient. If the patient is constipated, purgatives are indicated because anaemia is born of pitta, which can be corrected through purgation. Triphala water i.e. the three myrobalans soaked in water are the best remedy for such constipation. 

In Anaemia Due To Blood Loss:

The patient will have hypotension and tachycardia proportionate to the degree of hemorrhage. Acute hemorrhage usually present with signs and symptoms secondary to hypoxia and hypovolumia. If Acute, ie blood loss > 100ml, give prompt replacement by whole blood otherwise it will lead to cardiovascular collapse².

Blood loss below 100ml can be corrected by oral supplement of iron (in ferrous form) and protein. Among these, Carbo-veg, Chin, Phos-ac play a valuable role³. These drugs probably correct the hypovolumia by reducing the vascular bed by vasoconstriction. Stron-c is the drug for chronic sequalae of hemorrhage^.

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Homeopathic Remedies for Anaemia

Anaemia or Pandu Roga

Anaemia is the lack of red blood corpuscles and haemoglobin in the blood.

Anaemia usually means `shortage/without blood`. This is defined as a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a molecule inside red blood cells or RBCs. As hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Anemia leads to hypoxia i.e. lack of oxygen in organs. Since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. 

The three main classes of anemia include excessive blood loss, excessive blood cell destruction or deficient red blood cell production or ineffective hematopoiesis. Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood. There are several kinds of anemia, produced by a variety of underlying causes. Anemia can be classified in a variety of ways, based on the morphology of RBCs, underlying etiologic mechanisms, and discernible clinical spectra, to mention a few. 

Causes

Causes : Iron deficiency is the most common form of anaemia , iron is required to cary the oxygen on the haeglobin and if there is insufficient in the blood , the cells appear pale and empty . The cause is usually poor nutrition or the body's inability to absorb iron from the intestine because of damage or infection .

Blood Loss : commonly through heavy periods , this will deplete the body's store of iron and produce an iron deficiency anaemia . This also occurs during or after pregnancy when a greater amount of iron is required . Any major loss of blood following an accident or operation will require carefull follow up to ensure , there is an adequate supply of iron in the blood stream , persistent bleeding , such as that associated with haemorrhoids is another cause of blood loss requiring exra iron .

Pernicious Anaemia : this is the result of poor folic acid ( vitamin B 12 ) is not absorbed well following gastric surgery or because of the deficiency in the lining of the intestine . This leads to anaemia but can also lead to nervous complications and paralysis .

Megaloblastic Amaemia : this is the result of poor folic acid ( vitamin ) intake , again either through poor diet or malabsorption because of an intestinal problem .

Sickle Cell Anaemia : very common among west Indian and mediterianean communities , this is the main hereditary form of anaemia that occurs because of a malfunctioning gene producing abnormal haemoglobin , most individuals have partial malformation only (sickle cell trait ) and do not suffer at all , others who have inherited the defective gene from both father and mother have the blown disease which can be fatal . Anemia can become a reason for many problems , if not treated , the major cause of anemia is lack of proper assimilation of nutrients , like iron , B-complex factors folic acid . Fe-min improves the absorption process by directly enhancing the nutrient binding capacity of the cells , there by relieving the problems of anemia . In India , more than 50 % of women suffer from some degree of anemia.

Iron Deficiency is by far the most common cause of anaemia worldwide. The possible factors are iron deficient diet, impaired absorption (mainly seen in peptic ulcer, mal-absorption syndrome), increased requirement (eg pregnancy) and loss of blood. Excessive menstruation (average loss 30 mg of iron in each month) and occult bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (eg peptic ulcer, neoplasm, hookworm infestation, hemorrhoid, etc) are the causes of loss of blood⁵.

Keep in mind that some symptoms of increased erythropoiesis is very similar to iron deficiency anaemia but the cause is totally opposite. Careful study of drug picture of Fer-met shows that there are signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia, but these may be due to alternating action of drug. It should be the drug for polycythaemia and anaemia with iron overload only in high potency but we often use it in iron deficiency anaemia when symptomatology corresponds.

Megaloblastic Anaemia is caused either due to deficiency or impaired absorption of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Impaired absorption due to intrinsic factor secretion ceases owing to atrophy of the gastric mucosa, is termed as pernicious anaemia. Here features of vitamin B12 deficiencies are prominent along with features of anaemia. Current studies show that pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune disorder. The neurological manifestations are most worrisome and many times irreversible. It is due to degeneration of spinal cord featuring numbness and paresthesia in the extremities than weakness, ataxia, and poor finger coordination13, simulating the drug picture of Phosphorous¹⁴. In Boericke's Repertory Arsenic and Phosphorous both are in Italics15. However both are useful also in aplastic anaemia, which is discussed below.

Aplastic Anaemia happens due to severe hypoplasia (Miasmatically syphilitic in nature) of the erythroid, myeloid, thromopoietic cell lines in bone marrow leading to ecchymosis, petechiae or hameorrhage due to thrombocytopenia along with classical features of anaemia. Patient becomes susceptible to infection due to leucopenia. Chemicals, which can cause aplastic anaemia in toxic doses or prolonged use, are the drugs in potentised form^. A number of cases of aplastic anaemia have been reported following infectious hepatitis¹⁹.

In Haemolytic Anaemia (also syphilitic in nature), red blood cells undergo premature destructions by intravascular or extravascular haemolysis. Haemolysis is seen in a variety of diseases likely thalassaemia, spur cell amenia, hereditary spherocytosis, certain infections (eg clostridium welchi) sickle cell anaemia, auto-immune haemolytic anaemia etc. Substances, which have hemolytic property in crude form, can be used in potentised form if symptomatology corresponds (eg Crot-h, Phos etc)

Anaemia may be caused by loss of blood through excessive menstruation, injury, childbirth, bleeding from the gastro-intestinal tract. Certain diseases like purpura and haemophilia, which are characterized by bleeding, can also be the cause. Defective blood formation because of infections, toxins, and drugs and also inadequate intake of iron and defective absorption of substances in the diet, which enrich the blood, are the causes. Some anaemias are due to a combination of more than one of the causes enumerated above. 

The most striking symptom of anaemia is the pallor of the skin, hence the Ayurvedic name of the disease is Pandu Roga. The best guide, however, is the colour of the internal lining of the eyelid. There is weakness and giddiness, the breathing is shallow, the pulse rapid, and the blood pressure is often becomes low. In severe cases, the tongue is often sore and the nails of the fingers brittle and concave instead of being convex. If the disease is ignored, it may turn into pernicious anaemia, which is more difficult to cure. In some severe cases, the patient may have to be given a blood transfusion to make up the loss of blood. Usually blood transfusion happens in traumas like severe haemorrhage due to injury or bursting of an ulcer in the abdominal region. 

Symptoms:Symptoms of Anaemia

The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia (if any) are:

Paleness
Weakness
Tiredness
Chest pains (in severe cases)
Shortness of breath (in severe cases)
Heart palpitations (in severe cases)
An increased heart rate especially during exertion (in severe cases)
Rapid breathing
Low blood pressure

The symptoms of vitamin B12 anemia can also cause:

Jaundice
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Equilibrium difficulties
Confusion
Personality changes and depression

General Symptoms : dizziness , fainting , tiredness , pale features , sore tongue and cracked lips , shortness of breath , swelling of the ankles and palpitations , loss of appetite , indigestion dry mouth , dry brittle nails ( iron deficiency ) . Tingling in fingers and toes , uncontrolled gait ( B 12 deficiency ) , slight yellow coloration of eyes , jaundice ( sick-cell) dullness of hair

Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies for Anaemia

Ferrum metallicum [Ferr]
Iron is the great allopathic remedy for anaemia from almost any cause. It is also a great homoeopathic remedy, but it will not cure every case of anaemia; careful individualization is necessary. When the patient has an appearance of full bloodedness or plethora, which is followed by paleness or earthiness of the face and puffiness of the extremities, then Ferrum will benefit. It is not the remedy for the anaemia resulting from loss of fluids; that is Cinchona, or perhaps Natrum muriaticum. When Ferrum is indicated the mucous membranes are pale, more so than with Cinchona, and there is apt to be an anaemia murmur in the veins of the neck. The patient is easily exhausted. Vomiting of food after eating may occur. The patient is constantly chilly and perhaps has an afternoon or evening fever simulating hectic fever. In very stubborn cases sometimes Ferrum phosphoricum may serve better than Ferrum metallicum. Schuessler recommends first Calcarea phosphorica, then Ferrum phosphoricum. In simple, uncomplicated chlorosis Ferrum is one of our best remedies. Hughes recommends Ferrum redactum 1x or 2X. Ludlam praises Ferrum et strychnia citrate 3X, Dr.Jousset, Ferrum aceticum or the Ferrum protoxalate, and Dr.Holcombe. of New Orleans, used Ferrum phosphoricum. All these preparations of Iron may benefit cases of anaemia and chlorosis; if so, it is by virtue of their similarity to the symptoms of the case, and not because one or the other preparation of Iron is a tonic in the allopathic sense. By giving the indicated preparation of Iron it removes the underlying dyscrasia giving rise to the anaemic or chlorotic conditions and cures the trouble.

Pulsatilla [Puls]
Pulsatilla is the great antidote to Iron, and hence is indicated in the anaemic condition produced by large or continued doses of it. The system is relaxed and worn out; the patient is chilly and suffers from gastric and menstrual derangements. Thus the symptoms resemble closely those calling for Ferrum. The cause of the anaemia must be sought for, and if the case comes from allopathic hands it is safe to infer that much Iron has been given and Pulsatilla will surely be the remedy. The Pulsatilla patient feels better in the open air. Dizziness on rising, absence of thirst, and the peculiar disposition will lead to the remedy. Cyclamen, which is similar in many respects, differ from Pulsatilla in dreading the fresh air. Cinchona is the chief remedy for anaemia resulting from loss of fluids,as in lactation or haemorrhage, or from all exhausting discharges, such as menstrual flow, long-lasting diarrhea, and sexual excesses and loss of semen. The quality of the blood is actually poorer in cases calling for Cinchona. Special symptoms are heaviness of the head, loss of sight,fainting and ringing in the ears, pale sallow complexion, sour belching, poor digestion and bloated abdomen. The patient is sensitive to draughts of air yet wants to be fanned. Dr. George Royal thinks many physicians err in giving Cinchona too low in symptomatic anaemia when much time has elapsed since the drain was made on the system. He finds the 30th. productive of better results than the lower preparations. NATrum muriaticum is also a remedy for anaemic and debilitated conditions due to loss of fluids, especially in women who suffer from menstrual disorders and in chronic cases with a dead, dirty-looking skin. Chininum arsenicosum is sometimes prescribed for anaemia, not, however, on the totality ;of the symptoms, but because it is said to be "good for it." It has been found curative in certain cases ;of pernicious anaemia. Acetic acid suits anaemic nursing women, with waxy skin, and thirst.

Calcarea carbonica [Calc]
Almost any of the deeper acting constitutional remedies may be of use in anaemic and debilitated conditions, and especially are the Calcareas useful. Thus we have Calcarea phosphorica as the remedy for the "green sickness," chlorosis of young girls, with a complexion like wax, alabaster lips and ears, a bright eye, and when they smile or laugh it is a sickly one. The face sometimes has a true greenish hue or a sallow one. In such cases the menses are apt to be too early and then calcarea phosphorica is well indicated for this condition. Calcarea carbonica is indicated by the psoric, scrofulous or tubercular diathesis and the general symptoms of the drug, by disgust for meat, craving for sour and indigestible things, swelling of abdomen, vertigo and palpitation ;on going upstairs. The patient is in a state of worry. Constantly imagining calamities. Alumina is also a remedy for chlorosis due to the scrofulous diathesis and from improper nourishment, such as occurs in some children brought up on artificial foods. Nux vomica, too, may be indicated in anaemic conditions when due to gastro-intestinal derangements. Plumbum has been recommended for inveterate chlorosis with obstinate constipation. Alumina also, being an antipsoric, is the remedy for anaemic conditions about puberty, with abnormal craving for indigestible substances, such as slate pencils, chalk, etc.

Arsenicum [Ars]
This being a direct poison to the red blood corpuscles takes first rank in cases of pernicious anaemia or in anaemias due to a malarial of ;toxic influence. Dr.Blackley, of England, reported four cases of pernicious anaemia cured with small doses of the remedy. It does not correspond to simple anaemias so well. It indications are excessive prostration considerable oedema, violent and irregular palpitation,marked appetite for acids and brandy, extreme anxiety and rapid emaciation . There is irritable stomach and intense thirst. When the allopathic school uses Arsenic as a blood tonic, and Dr.Bartholow says, "it is one of the most valuable remedies in the treatment of chlorosis and anaemia," it does so on strictly Homoeopathic principles. Picric acid. The extreme prostration of pernicious anaemia, with a heavy tired feeling all over the body, burning pains along the spine and aggravation from excitement indicate this remedy.

Helonias [Helon]

An excellent remedy in anaemia and chlorosis. It suits especially anaemia from prolonged haemorrhage in women enervated by indolence and luxury, or such as are worn out with hard work; they are too tired to sleep and the strained muscles burn and ache A characteristic modality is that the patient is better when the attention is engaged, hence better when the doctor comes. This anaemia is associated with disturbances in the urinary and sexual organs. Tired,anaemic, backachey females need Helonias, "It is one of the best blood makers that we have." (E. G. Jones.)

Aletris [Alet]

Chlorosis. "The China of the uterine organs." (Hale.) Tired dull, heavy,confused. Debility of females from protracted illness; no organic disease. Power and energy of mind and body are weakened.

Secale [Sec]

This remedy produces a progressives general anaemia. It is shown by the peculiar cachexia of anaemia, pale, bloodless, jaundiced color. By its effect on the blood corpuscles it produces a general anaemia, threatening not only the life of a part, but vitiating the whole life of the bodily economy. It is a sort of a mechanical anaemia.

Natrum muriaticum [Nat-m]

This is one of our best remedies in anaemic conditions. There is paleness, and, in spite of the fact that the patient eats well, there is emaciation. There are attacks of throbbing headache and dyspnoea, especially on going up stairs, constipation ands depression of spirits, and consolation aggravates. With these symptoms there is much palpitation, fluttering and intermittent action of the heart. The hypochondriasis in these cases is marked. Scanty menstruation is frequently an indicating symptom. Kali carbonicum is one of the most important remedies in anaemia, weak heart, sweats backache, especially with female complaints.

SOME KEYNOTE SYMPTOMS:-

Weakness and lassitude , visual disturbance ----- Cyclamen

If all the symptoms are better when lying down ----- Manganum aceticum

Exhaustion following loss of blood , symptoms are generally aggravated by heat , for chronic cases due to emotional or psychological disorders - Natrum muriaticum

Weakness , tiredness , breathlessness --- Phosphorous

In all kinds of anaemia , 5 grains or 5 tablets thrice daily dry or with milk - Calc.phos

Specially suited to women ---- Ferrum mur.

For bilious patients --- Natrum sulph

When there is extreme prostration and restlessness --- ferrum met , picric acid , also indicated .

Prevention and self help :

 It is important to consult a doctor for proper investigation and diagnosis . a proper whole food diet will ensure plenty of iron which is to be found in dark green leafy vegetables , walnuts , resins , red meat , and kidneys

Other Medicines & Prescriptions:

The exact cause of the malady should be ascertained before starting the treatment. If it is of a mild nature and has been caused by insufficient nutrition, massive doses of the substances lacking could cure it. But if it is due to malfunctioning of the liver, the stomach, or the bone marrow, Punarnavadi Mandura or Punarnava Mandura are the medicines of choice. One gram of Mandura should be given with honey four times a day. For children, the dose can be suitably reduced. The main ingredient of the drug is punarnava i.e. Boerhaavia diffusa which has rejuvenating qualities. If given to healthy persons, it acts as an elixir. 

Vyoshadi Ghrita, Phahrikadi Kashaya, Pandu Panchanana Rasa and Lauhasava are some of the other drugs and standard Ayurvedic preparations that are useful in anaemia. 

Home Remedies:

Fresh liver of goat, which is lightly cooked, is a good solution. Fresh blood of goat or rabbit can immediately help in fighting the severity of anaemia.

Diet and Other Regimen:

Fruit juice, milk, meat soup, green vegetables, and light foods free from fats and sour substances are recommended for a patient suffering from anaemia. Sweet mango is like nectar for such a patient. If the patient is constipated, purgatives are indicated because anaemia is born of pitta, which can be corrected through purgation. Triphala water i.e. the three myrobalans soaked in water are the best remedy for such constipation. 

In Anaemia Due To Blood Loss:

The patient will have hypotension and tachycardia proportionate to the degree of hemorrhage. Acute hemorrhage usually present with signs and symptoms secondary to hypoxia and hypovolumia. If Acute, ie blood loss > 100ml, give prompt replacement by whole blood otherwise it will lead to cardiovascular collapse².

Blood loss below 100ml can be corrected by oral supplement of iron (in ferrous form) and protein. Among these, Carbo-veg, Chin, Phos-ac play a valuable role³. These drugs probably correct the hypovolumia by reducing the vascular bed by vasoconstriction. Stron-c is the drug for chronic sequalae of hemorrhage^.

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