Sharbat Faulad - Hamdard

• Helps in generating red blood cells (RBCs) and restoring vitality.

Iron is an essential constituent of the red blood corpuscles, where it is present in the form of hemoglobin. It is also present in muscles, myoglobin and in certain respiratory pigments which are essential to the life and body tissues. Daily Iron requirement of an adult is 15 to 20 mg. The requirement becomes high during pregnancy. The main use of Iron is in the treatment of Iron deficiency anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by inadequate red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Anemia is much more common among females than in males. Around 10% of girls have anemia at the age of 15, whilst in adult life the incidence is over 30% between ages of 30 and 40, around 20% at the age of 50 and around 30% at the age of 70 years.

Among males the incidence is under 5% until the age of 50 years, and it then rises up to 20% at age of 70 years.

• Effective for
  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Inflammatory disease
  • Menorrhagia.

Ferrous sulphate: It is easily absorbable and lesser Gastric Irritant due to its natural affinity. Ferrous iron (ferrous sulphate) is much better absorbed than ferric iron (e.g. ferric citrate).

Punica granatum (concentrate): It is a rich source of vitamins and is particularly high in vitamin A, C, E and folic acid. The major health benefit of pomegranate is that it helps to prevent and control anemic conditions like weakness, dizziness and fatigue, as it provides support to the blood by supplying it with iron. The best benefit of pomegranate is its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Citrus limon (juice): Limon being a citrus fruit fights against infection. It helps in production of WBC's and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganisms and prevents infection. It is used to prevent scurvy. It is an excellent tonic and beneficial for invalids especially those suffering from anemia, hepatic, cardiac, gums and teeth troubles.