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AN OVERVIEW ON SHUSHKAREVATI JAATAHARINIWITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DELAYED PUBERTY

*Dr. Shama Parveen, Dr. Anjana Saxena, Dr. Shashi Singh, Dr. Deepika Gupta

Abstract

Jaatahaarini ( ) is a Sanskrit term used in Ayurveda, particularly in the context of obstetrics and gynecology. Jaatahaarini refers to spectrum of condition i.e. menstrual disorder, female infertility, perinatal morbidity and mortality, postnatal morbidity and mortality. Acharya Kashyap has mentioned about Jaataharini in kalpsthan chapter number sixth of his kashyap Samhita, jaatahaarini also known as revati. Clinically, on the basis of Prognosis Jaatahaarini classified as Sadhya, asadhya and yapya. Acharya Kashyap has described Shushka Revati under Sadhya Jaataharini, and describes the symptoms of shushka Revati as: even by the age of sixteen, a girl does not attain menarche and her arms and hips are emaciated, From a modern scientific perspective, For achieving puberty, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) secreted by the hypothalamus plays a crucial role. Importantly, GnRH must be released in a pulsatile (or 2 rhythmic) manner to trigger puberty. “Excitatory neurotransmitters like: Glutamate (a key messenger), Kisspeptin (regulating reproductive hormones), Leptin (linked to energy balance and growth) Stimulate the hypothalamus to release GnRH, initiating puberty. But Malnutrition and chronic illness in young girls can disrupt hormone balance by: IncreasingGABA (a calming neurotransmitter) and Releasing stress-related neuropeptides, these changes slow down the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, reducing the production of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in pulsatile manner. This delay can: Disrupt menstrual cycles, Halt puberty onset, affect growth and development, The combined impact of malnutrition and chronic illness on hormone regulation can have long-lasting effects on overall health and well-being. Individual who indulges in unrighteous acts and immoral behaviour are vulnerable to Jaataharini. She can be perceived only by divine eye and religious virtues are the remedies mentioned by Acharya kashyap in his samhita.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Jaatahaarini, Shushkarevati, Delayed Puberty.