To evaluate the efficacy of qurs kushta faulad and sharbat-e-anar shirin in the management of iron deficiency anemia (Soo-Ul-Qiniya)

Abstract

Background and objectives: It is a condition in which “a blood hemoglobin concentration lower than the defined normal level and, and is usually associated with decrease in circulating mass of red blood cells. This may result from decreased generation of red blood cells, or from their premature destruction, or from loss through chronic blood loss or hemorrhage. The commonest nutritional deficiency disorder present throughout the world is iron deficiency but its prevalence is higher in the developing countries. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Qurs Kushta Faulad and Sharbate-e-Anar shirin in the management of Iron Deficiency Anemia (Soo-ul-Qiniya). Methods: An open label randomized clinical study was conducted on patients (n=60) who attended the outdoor and indoor sections of Institute’s hospital. The duration of study was 90days with follow up at monthly interval for clinical features and investigations. Result: Both drugs have provided statically improvement in iron deficiency anemia with p value