A case study highlighting the impact of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Pennell.) Panchanga Churna in the management of Pandu Roga

Introduction: Pandu is characterized mainly by Vaivarnya of body with other Lakshanas like Agnimandya, Daurbalya, Angamarda etc. and can be correlated to Anaemia in contemporary medicine. In the present study the patient is a 26-year-old female who presented with symptoms like Pandutwa in Anana Netra Nakha (Pallor of face, sclera and nails), Hritspandanam (palpitation), Dourbalya (general weakness), Hata Anala (diminished digestive power), Bhrama (giddiness) and hair fall. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Pennell.) is an important drug of Ayurveda classical texts and Indian Materia medica and well known as a Medya and Rasayana, is taken to evaluate its clinical efficacy in the management of Pandu Roga. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Pennell.) Panchanga Churna in the management of Pandu Roga. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on a woman of 26 years, for a period of 120 days. 5g of Brahmi Panchanga Churna was given twice daily. No specific diet change was instructed during the course of treatment. Clinical symptoms and hematological parameters were documented before, during and after treatment. Results: After using Brahmi Panchanga Churna, 5 g twice daily for 120 days, without any specific change in diet habit, a noticeable improvement in symptoms is seen and Hb% is enhanced from 9 g/dL to 11 g/dL. Conclusion: The results suggest that Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Pennell.) Panchanga Churna is significantly effective in the management of Pandu Roga.