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EXPLORING AYURVEDA FORMULATIONS FOR WOMEN HEALTH ISSUES WITH REFERENCE TO ARTAVA DUSHTI AND VANDHYATVA - A REVIEW

Manjula Arkachari* and A. S. Patil

Abstract

Ayurveda the science of life is Shashwata i.e Nitya.[1] The knowledge of Streeroga Vijnana has been scattered and explained in detail in different Sthaanas including Shareera Rachana, Kriyashareera, Roga Vijnana and Chikitsa by all the Acharyas. Nowadays due to Mityaaharavihara[2] and not being applied with Shuddha Chikitsa[3] along with Daiva,[4] Stree is becoming more prone for many gynecological diseases. The knowledge of understanding and treating such diseases is challenging. In modern science Psychosomatic factors, abnormal anatomical and functional aspect of myometrium, fibroids, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism etc are considered major cause of such problems. Due to these etiological factors specifically for menstrual abnormalities such as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroid uterus, endometriosis[5] etc Garbhashaya is being removed through hysterectomy. After this many are developing Vatavyadhi, (ex; Osteoporosis, Cerebrovascular diseases)Gulma, manasika rogas (depression, psychiatric symptoms)[6] etc. Understanding the proper Vyadhi Samprapti and applying appropriate chikitsa formulation helps in preventing women from such sufferings. In present era infertility is a major issue worldwide, affecting approximately 8%-10% of couple worldwide. The most frequent causes of female infertility are uterine factors, menstrual and ovulation disorder. Ayurveda emphasizes on healthy progeny rather than becoming a mother for the child. There are many formulations in Ayurveda for Garbhashaya Shodhana which helps to remove the Doshas causing Artava Dushti and Garbha Sthapana. They are unnoticed and not in practice. This article focuses on reviewing different formulations which are explained but not well known for Artava Dushti and Vandhyatva in Harita Samhita, Kashyapa Samhita and Vaidya Manorama.

Keywords: Artavadushti, Hysterectomy, Vandhyatva, Haritasamhita, Kashyapasamhita, Vaidya Manorama etc.