Abstract

GESTOSIS AN AYURVED VIEW

Dr. Amruta Dhulubulu* and Dr. Vishala Turlapati

Abstract

Ayurveda has mentioned prevention and cure for all disorders which are described. This is described as aim of Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, the unique concept of Ashtanga Ayurveda includes Kaya, Bala etc 8 branches in which Prasrutitantra and Streeroga comes under the branch of Kaumarbhritya. In this branch various disorders related to the women includes study of Garbha, Garbha Vikruti, Garbhopadravas. Gestosis refers to the disorders presents in pregnancy i.e. Garbhini in Ayurveda. This resembles Garbhopadravas in Ayurveda. Gestosis also known as Pre-eclampsia which is a condition in which BP increases with presence of protein in the urine. Here in this review article we studied the various Garbhopadravas according to Ayurveda, its modern aspect, its Nidana, Roopa, Samparpti and Chikitsa according to different Acharya’s.

Keywords: Gestosis, Ayurveda, Conceptual study.