Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF HYPOPROLACTENEMIA: STANYAKSHAYA

*Dr. Sudeshna Meher MS (Ay.) and Dr. Ballabha Kumar Jayasingh MD (Ay.)

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a science which deals with physiological and pathological condition of body. There are various physiological abnormalities and treatment described in ayurveda text. Ayurveda has a great importance in gynecological problems and its management. Stanyakshaya is one of them. Stanyakshaya may be termed as hypoprolactenemia in modern description. Today Stanyakshaya (hypoprolactenemia) or stanyanaasha (agalactia) is a very common problem. The two conditions are together described in Ayurveda samhitas with their causal factors and chikitsa. A number of stanyajanana, stanyavardhaka drugs as well as stanyavardhaka aahaar and bhava (factors) have been described by acharyas. The present study reveals the literary description of Stanyakshaya and the probable mode of action of herbal drugs described there in, based upon their pharmacological properties and chemical composition. Overall study concludes that stanyakshaya, as a result of dhatukshaya or agnimandhyata can be effectively managed by herbal galactogogues. In addition to this, these herbs can be used in healthy lactating mothers also to enhance breast milk and regain body strength.

Keywords: Stanyakshaya, Stanyajanana, Hypoprolactenemia, Dhatukshaya.