Herbal Remedies for Anaemia

Actually anaemia means without blood but it is generally used to describe people who do not have enough healthy red blood cells in their blood stream. There are many types of anaemia but in India, mostly in women, the cause of anaemia is commonly ion deficiency and almost 20% of Indian women suffer from it. One of causes of anemia is bleeding.

Such as heavy periods in women. the condition may also be due to excessive destruction of red blood cells so that the bone marrow cannot produce enough to replace those that are lost. Another cause could be insufficient production of RBCs due to a number of factors. Iron deficiency or anaemia is caused by shortage of iron, a vital component for RBC production.

Vitamin deficiency anaemia and pernicious anaemia are both forms of anaemia which is as a result of inadequate supply of vitamin B12 and folic acid.

Signs and Symptoms of Anaemia:

A person with Anaemia feel particularly tired because the body is not getting enough oxygen for its routine needs. The skin tends to lose its healthy bloom and the face becomes pale. If the condition becomes severe, the person will also be short of breath and the ankle may swell. 

Herbal Medicines.

Dosage: adjusting diet is the correct remedy. Eat a nutritious and well balanced diet. Meat especially kidney and liver and all diary products are rich in iron and vitamin B12 and folic acid is found in green vegetables. so eat a lot of vegetables. 

Dos and Don'ts.

Diet: sour things like curd and fried items should be avoided as far as possible. Green vegetables are rich in iron and folic acid and as such these should be taken in plenty amount/quantity. Til seeds and jaggery should be taken regularly as these are rich in iron. All these measures, if taken properly can successfully treat mild to moderate anaemia at home itself.