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ROLE OF SHATAVARYADI GHRITA IN MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dr. Shivani Gupta* and Dr. Sarika Srivastava

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Abstract

Introduction: Menopause is a part of every women‟s life. Menopause is the term used to indicate the end of sexual reproduction as evidenced by cessation of menstrual periods. In Ayurveda Acharyas termed it as a normal physiology occuring due to Vata predominance and Dhatukshya during old age. Ghrita, also known as ghee, is the best choice for internal oleation due to its qualities of oiliness which nourishes and moistens our bodies. It is natural and unique product, it combats with many diseases and keeps healthy. Ghrita is the best one due to its ability to assimilate effectively the properties of the ingredients added to it and without losing its own properties. Shatavarayadi Ghrita is made from paste of shatavari, triphala, guduchi, kasmarya, mridvika, kasmarda, parusaka, both rajanis, sahachara, sukanasa, punarnava each one karshik should be mixed with one prastha ghrita and cooked. Oral use of this ghrita cure all yoniroga caused by „Vata‟. Aims and Objectives: To see the effect of oral use of Shatavaryadi ghrita in reducing menopausal symptoms. Material and Methods: All references are collected from Ayurvedic classics, commentaries and Modern literature. Conclusion: Since only few clinical study was conducted on a Shatavaryadi ghrita on menopausal women. So, more detailed study may be needed in this regard to establish the efficacy of Shatavaryadi Ghrita orally.

Keywords: Menopause, Menopausal Syndrome, Shatavaryadi Ghrita.