Abstract

LITERATURE REVIEW OF ASRIGADARA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING

*Dr. Sayeda Arjuf Ara Azad and Dr. Kaushalya Khakhlary

Abstract

Asrigdara is a well-documented gynecological condition in Ayurvedic literature, marked by excessive or irregular vaginal bleeding. The name originates from the Sanskrit terms “Asrik” (blood) and “Dara” (Excessive flow), denoting abnormal menstrual discharge. It bears similarity to modern clinical conditions such as menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). The disorder typically results from the imbalance of Tridoshas —mainly Pitta and Rakta—leading to dysfunction in the Artavavaha Srotas, the channels responsible for menstrual flow. Contributing factors include unhealthy dietary habits, stress, faulty lifestyle, and frequent childbirth. Common clinical features include profuse bleeding, weakness, lower abdominal discomfort, and a sensation of heat or burning. Ayurvedic treatment aims to restore Dosha balance through Shamana (palliative) and Shodhan (detoxifying) therapies, supported by proper diet and lifestyle regulation. A thorough understanding of Asrigdara from both traditional and contemporary viewpoints is crucial for effective diagnosis and holistic management, particularly given the rising prevalence of menstrual disorders in women.

Keywords: Asrigdara, Artavavaha Srotas, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, abnormal uterine bleeding Shamana, Shodhan.