Abstract

MODE OF ACTION OF KUTAJASHATAKA GHANA IN ASRIGDARA: A REVIEW

Dr. Meemansa*, Dr. Manish Kumar Saini, Dr. Susheela Choudhary, Prof. Sushila Sharma

Abstract

Asrigdara is characterized by excessive or prolonged menstrual or inter-menstrual bleeding. Asrigdara or dysfunctional uterine bleeding is of more concern, because excessive or prolonged bleeding may cause undue disruption of woman’s daily activities & affects woman's health both physically and psychologically. Asrigdara is the common cause of iron deficiency anaemia and general debility. Therefore many formulations have been mentioned in our texts for the treatment of Asrigdara. In Chakradatta text book under Atisara chikitsa Kutajashataka Ghana yoga is described. All the contains of Kuatjashataka ghana having properties i.e. upshoshaka, Kaphapittashamaka, Raktapittashamaka, Raktasamgrahana, Raktastambhana, Raktashodhaka and Raktaprasadana, which are effective in control and cure in the Asrigdara.

Keywords: Asrigdara, Kutajashataka Ghana, Atisara chikitsa.