fficacy of Qurs Kushtae Faulad and Jawarishe Amla in Iron Deficiency Anemia among Women of Reproductive age
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Back ground and objective: Anemia is the most widespread nutrient deficiency in the world, most often associated with iron deficiency. The functional consequences of anemia include an increased risk of maternal and perinatal mortality; poor pregnancy outcomes viz. low birth weight and preterm birth. Anemia is a major public health concern globally, especially among women and children. Anemia affects 24.8% of the population, the highest prevalence is among preschool-aged children (47.4%), followed by pregnant women (41.8%) and women of reproductive age. Methods: This randomized, single blind, standard controlled study compared efficacy of qurs kushtae Faulad and jawarishe Amla against cap Fefol on diagnosed subjects of iron deficiency anemia. Test group (n=20) received jawarishe Amla 7g with water and qurs kushtae Faulad (Hamdard) 2 twice a day for 2 months after meals. Whereas control group received cap Fefol 1 bid after meals for 2 months. The primary outcome measure was improvement in Hb% and PCV. Results: Iron deficiency anemia is significantly improved (P <0.001**) after intervention in two groups. There is significant improvement in Hb% with the mean±SD before treatment is 9.68±1.16 and after treatment 11.24±1.51 with p value is <0.001**. The mean±SD of PCV before treatment is 30.36±2.75 and after treatment is 33.92±4.76 with p value of 0.002**, which is more significant clinically and statistically. Interpretation & Conclusion: Test drug provide statistically significant improvement in iron deficiency anemia. It can serve an alternative treatment for Iron deficiency anemia. Further research is certified on large sample size.
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Nagesh CS, Wajeeha Begum, Kouser Fathima Firdose
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