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.
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