Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF ASRUGDARA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

*Vd. Rutuja Gaikwad and Vd. Savant Shweta

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Abstract

Nature has conferred special anatomical and Physiological characteristics in woman which are collectively referred to as “Streekar Bhava”. One of them is Raja Pravrutti i.e. Menstruation. Menstrual abnormalities are scanty or excessive bleeding with or without pathology of internal genital organs. Asrugdara is a disease caused by vitiation of all three Doshas, with predominance of Pitta and presented as excessive amount of blood loss or long duration of bleeding or short intermenstrual period. Modern medicine have solution of Menorrhagia as cessation of heavy bleeding with drugs like Tranexamic Acid or Etamsylate which have temporary action. Other options includes hormonal therapy having its own adverse reactions. Ayurvedic texts have described variety of treatment options in Asrugdara. Shodhana and Shaman chikitsa are advised to patient according to their Rugnabala.Since Asrugdara is caused due to predominance of Pittavata doshas, Pittashamak chikitsa should be adopted. To prevent recurrence of heavy bleeding and irregularity of menses, shodhan can be given to remove vitiated doshas from the body.

Keywords: Asrugdara, Shodhan, Ayurved, Shaman.