An Ayurvedic approach in management of Asrigdara w.s.r. to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abstract

Asrigdara is a disease in which manifestation of excessive bleeding per vaginum takes place it is considered as one of the commonest leading gynaecological problems. Ayurveda texts have described a variety of treatment options in the management of Asrigdara including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. Out of them, the efficacy of “Shodhana Chikitsa” is having prime importance as it expels out the vitiated Dosha from the body. Vishesh Chikitsa according to Dosha is being described. In modern medicine haemostatic, analgesic and hormonal therapies are advised for abnormal uterine bleeding, which includes hormonal therapy, ant prostaglandins & antifibrinolytic agents. These have not proven their definitive efficacy in spite of high costs; their side effects have led to hormonal imbalances hence it is need of time to have an integrated and comprehensive therapeutic intervention in Ayurveda to prevent recurrence& would overcome the modern medicine limitations. Many herbal & Herbo-mineral preparations, Shodhan & Shaman Chikitsa are mentioned in Ayurveda to cure Raktapradar and related symptoms which can be used as per Anubandha Dosha and Lakshana.