Ayurvedic vs Conventional Iron Supplementation
| Factor | Ayurvedic (Blood Storm) | Ferrous Sulphate/Ferrous Fumarate |
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| Iron form | Loha Bhasma (nano-bioavailable iron) | Inorganic iron salts |
| GI side effects | ✅ None at standard doses | ⚠️ Constipation, nausea, dark stools |
| Hemoglobin rise | ✅ 1–2 g/dL in 6–8 weeks | ✅ 1–2 g/dL in 4–6 weeks |
| Energy improvement | ✅ Faster (Ashwagandha + Shatavari) | ⚠️ Iron alone, slower energy recovery |
| Absorption | +Amla Vitamin C enhances | ⚠️ Inhibited by tea, dairy, phytates |
Best Ayurvedic Herbs & Ingredients for Anemia
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Loha Bhasma — Ayurvedic nano-processed iron. 2–3x better bioavailability than inorganic iron salts. No GI side effects. Used in Ayurveda for Pandu (anemia) for centuries.
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Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) — Reduces inflammation that blocks iron absorption. Improves erythropoiesis (red blood cell production).
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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) — Contains Saponins that improve iron absorption. Particularly important for women with menstrual blood loss.
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — Improves energy and reduces fatigue independent of iron levels. Withanolides support adrenal function.
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Amalaki / Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) — Highest natural Vitamin C source. Converts ferric to ferrous iron for 3x better absorption.
Increase Your Hemoglobin Naturally
Blood Storm combines Loha Bhasma, Punarnava, Shatavari, Ashwagandha and Amla in WHO-GMP certified tablets. Trusted for iron deficiency anemia across India — no GI side effects.