Abstract

AYURVEDIC STANDPOINT TO INTERPRET THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SUKHAPRASAVAKAR LEPA, BASTI AND PICHU ON LABOUR

Dr. Preeti Chouhan* and Dr. Sunita Suman

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most paramount events in the life of every woman. There is always fear about mode and complications of delivery. Ancient Acharyas have described so many drugs for the sake of natural vaginal delivery. The use of Anuvasana Basti and Yoni Pichu and lepa, prepared with drugs of madhuravarga during the 9th month and Sukhaprasavakar Lepa on nabhi are also described for Sukhprasava. Objective: An attempt was made to analyze the role of Sukhaprasavakar Lepa, Basti, Pichu on labour along in an Ayurvedic standpoint to interpret their contemporary significance. Methodology: A multidisciplinary investigation that included benefits, mode of action of these therapies and ayurvedic intervention in the Prakrit Prasav was pivotal in this study. The work is mainly based on theoretical research using classical texts of Ayurveda related to Stri Rog and Prasuti Tantra. Discussion: Use of Sukhaprasavakar Lepa, Anuvasana (Matra) Basti and Pichu are helpful in normal vaginal delivery and prevent the further complications which may occur during normal vaginal delivery and also reduce the rate of caesarean section. Conclusion: These therapies are helpful in normal vaginal delivery and prevent the further complications and also reduce the rate of caesarean section.

Keywords: Ayurved, Normal Labour, Sukhaprasava, Anuvasana (matra) Basti, Yoni Pichu, Sukhaprasavakar Lepa.