A Clinical Study in the management of Garbhini Pandu with Draksha Ghrita w.s.r. to Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy

Background: Pregnancy is a beautiful phase because it gives a woman the joy and fulfilment which comes from bringing a new life in to the world. It is a state, where there is progressive anatomical, physiological and biochemical change not only confined to the genital organs but also to all the system of body. In underdeveloped countries due to nutrient deficiency anaemia has become major contributing factor for mortality and morbidity. In Pregnancy if anaemia is not treated in time may lead to complications like Preterm labor, Low birth weight, Infection, PPH, Growth retardation, Pregnancy Anaemia cause high maternal and pre-nantal, morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study was carried out to know the efficacy of Draksha Ghrita in Garbhini Pandu (Anaemia in Pregnancy). Methods: A Randomized clinical study of two groups consisting of 15 patients each in control and trial group. Group A was administered with Draksha Ghrita in the dose of 15ml BD with hot water before food daily for the period of 60 days. Group B was administered with Dadimadi Ghrita, 15ml BD with hot water before food daily for the period of 60 days. Results: The study revealed a substantial efficacy of Draksha Ghrita in Garbhini Pandu (Anaemia in Pregnancy) with respect to subjective parameters and also with objective parameter. Draksha Ghrita has got a vital role in the pregnancy which has shown successful result in symptomatic relief. Conclusion: The drug is proved to be safe, easily available and cost effective and no adverse effect has seen.