Abstract

EFFICACY OF DRAKSHAVALEHA IN PREGNANCY INDUCED CONSTIPATION

Vaishali Chande* and Seema Gholap

Abstract

Aim: Efficacy of Drakshavleha in Pregnancy induced constipation. Background: Constipation in pregnancy is one of the most common complaint of modern life-style. Generally in pregnancy due to pressure of gravid uterus, iron tablets intake, etc. causes constipation which not only reduces the quality of life but it also effects anulom gati of vata(downward) and thereby affecting sukha-prasav(normal labor). Methology: 1) Type of study : Simple open clinical study 2) Sample size : 60 3) Place : Bharti Ayurveda Hospital Result: Out of evaluated 64 patients, 60 patients were recruited for this study and all 60 patients got relief from constipatin. Overall 100% result obtained. Conclusion: In this study it was concluded that Drakshavleha is effective in relieving constipation in pregnancy.

Keywords: Constipation, Bowels, Badhapurisha, Purishavaha Srotas.