Abstract

EFFECT OF JATAMANSI (NORDOSTACHYS JATAMANSI) ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN RAJONIVRITTI KALA (MENOPAUSE)

Priyanka L. Kasar*, Milind C. Kirte and Rashtrapal Ukey

Abstract

As Men and women became older, they go through different prospects of age. So as far as women is concerned, the phase of 'Rajah Pravritti' and 'Rajonivritti' i.e. menopause have great importance and influence on their physical, psychological, social as well as emotional existence. After Rajonivritti, the blood pressure may raise because of many reasons like anxiety, depression, hot flushes, etc. It has been observed that normally blood pressure is on lower side in premenopausal women than in men. However, after menopause, the prevalence of hypertension in women is higher than men. The present study was carried out on 30 post menopausal female patients having slightly increased blood pressure with Jatamansi Churna for a period of 28 days with lukewarm water as a Anupana. Follow up was taken on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day of treatment. Observation was done before treatment i.e. on 0 day and after treatment i.e. on 28th day. The present study mainly highlighted on the effect of Jatamansi churna on blood pressure in Rajonivritti Kala (Menopause).

Keywords: Rajah Pravritti, Rajonivritti, Jatamansi Churna.