Abstract

A COMPENDIUM ON RAKTAPRADARA

Dr. Princy Prabhu*, Dr. Sridevi Swamy, Dr. Ishwari Patil, Dr. Sheela Mallikarjun, Dr. Sonalika Hiremath

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Abstract

Raja or menstrual blood is expelled from the uterus through vagina in biological rhythm of women during her reproductive period i.e. from menarche to menopause. It denotes the healthy state of the female reproductive system. Any variation in the amount of bleeding may lead to overall discomfort. Raktapradara comes under Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara characterized by Rakta Ati Pravritti, Anruta Kala Pravrutti, Deerga Kala Pravrutti, Daha in adho vankshana pradesha, shroni, prushta, and kukshi etc. Raktapradara also referred as Asrigdara described in Ayurvedic texts resembles Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). DUB, a state of abnormal uterine bleeding without any clinically detectable organic, systemic and iatrogenic cause. The bleeding may be abnormal in frequency, amount and duration or a combination of any three. Haemostatic, analgesic, and hormonal therapies are advised there is no satisfactory result but in our Ayurvedic text many formulations help in breaking down the pathogenesis of Raktapradara and its recurrence.

Keywords: Raja, Asrigdara, Raktapradara, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.