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A CRITICAL REVIEW TO STUDY THE EFFICACY OF BRIHAT SHATAVARI GHRITA OVER PCOS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ARTAVA DUSHTI

Vd. Yashika Sharma* and Vd. Raman Belge

Abstract

Introduction: Polycyctic ovarian syndrome -as the name suggest, is a collection of signs and symptoms related to ovarian dysfunction. It was originally described by Stein and Leventhal in 1935, so called as “Stien-Leventhal Syndrome”. It is a heterogeneous disorders characterized by menstrual irregularities, clinical and or biochemical hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia, which ultimately leads to infertility. Since prevalence rate of PCOS now days is very high amongst women of reproductive age because of unhealthy dietary habits & life style i.e. doshaprakopaka aharavihar. In modern science, PCOS is treated by hormonal therapy along with symptomatic treatment and the last option is surgery (Partial oopherectomy or Drilling of the ovaries) and long term use of these drugs produces many side effects. So, it is very essential to find out some effective Ayurvedic medicines for this condition. In this manner the critical review over Brihat shatavari ghrita(BSG) (described in Charakasamhita, chikitsasthana in yonivyapadachikitsa) may prove to be an accepted concept. Aim & objecives: To study the effect of Brihata shatavari Ghrita over PCOS W.S.R. Artavadushti. Material & Methods: PCOS and Brihat Shatavari Ghrita for its pharmacological action were studied from the Ayurvedic books, modern books and various research articles from different journals were referred for the research updates. Result and Observation: The root cause of ovarian cycle failure is due to vitiation of Vata and Pitta dosha. Drug by its Vata Pittashamak property, Vata performed its proper function by its appropriate regulation and initiation of normal reproductive physiology. Conclusion: BSG can play a great role in treating the Artvadushti i.e PCOS by pacifying the vitiated Vata and Pitta doshas. It can also subside the other related symptoms like weight gain, insulin resistance, infection, skin problems etc.

Keywords: PCOS, Brihat Shatavari Ghrita, Artavadushti, hyperinsulinemia, hyperandrogenism.