Abstract

AYURVEDIC ASPECTS OF SHAYYAMUTRATA – A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Dr. Vaishnavi Waje

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Abstract

Enuresis or Shayyamutrata is defined as the involuntary repeated discharge of urine into clothes or bed after a developmental age when a bladder control should be established. Enuresis i.e. Shayyamutrata though not physically very harmful but negatively affects child psychology and is assign of delayed neurological development. It is one of the Behavioral disorder that has made its way to the modern society due to faulty habits regarding the toilet training. Ayurveda considers this problem as a Kaphaavrita Vata condition along with Tama involvement. The description of Shayyamutrata is found in Sharangadhara and Vangasen Samhita. This article provides framework for the study of enuresis or Shayyamutrata and its management by Ayurveda.

Keywords: Shayyamutrata, Enuresis, Behavioral disorder.