Abstract

DHATRIPANAKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GARBHINI CHARDI (EMESIS GRAVIDARUM) – A SYSTEMIC LITERATURE REVIEW

*Dr. Joysree Nath and Dr. Kaushalya Khakhlary

Abstract

During pregnancy, it’s common for minor ailments to arise, with nausea and vomiting frequently affecting women in the early stages. In classical Ayurvedic texts, this condition is referred to as Garbhini Chardi (Emesis Gravidarum) under the section Vyakt Garbha Lakshana. If not addressed promptly, persistent vomiting during early pregnancy can lead to complications. Factors like sedentary lifestyles, dietary changes, and stress have made pregnancies more challenging in modern times. Conventional obstetric care typically treats this condition with antiemetics, antacids, and vitamin supplementation (B₁, B₆, B₁₂) to provide nutritional support. However, these drugs can sometimes cause side effects such as constipation, dysuria, and urinary retention. Ayurvedic methods offer an effective alternative, drawing from classical formulations that pregnant women can easily incorporate into their daily routines. In Bhaisajya ratnavali chardiroga Chikitsa and In chakradutta tika mentions various remedies for the management of Chardi. One such preparation— Dhatripanaka may help alleviate early pregnancy vomiting. This formulation contains- amlaki which acts as deepan, pachana, rochana, Draksha acts as brimhana and tarpana, sarkara and madhu having madhur rasa becomes easily palatable. A structured literature review of this formula’s effectiveness in managing Garbhini Chardi is presented here.

Keywords: Garbhini Chardi, Dhatripanaka, Vyakta Garbhalakshana, Emesis Gravidarum.