The effect of Bhumyamalaki Churna and Kusha Mula Churna in the management of Asrigdara w.s.r. to Menorrhagia

Abstract

Background: Now a days in fast developing globalized era, the percentage of working women are more. Due to the busy schedule, she is unable to follow Paricharyas as mentioned in Samhitha, such as Rajaswala Paricharya, Sutika Paricharya. Due to which women are prone for menstrual disorders. One fifth of the women have the problem with heavy menstrual blood loss at some period of their reproductive life. One among them is Menorrhagia. Prolonged bleeding causes psychological upset like discomfort during work, lack of concentration, mental disturbance etc. Menorrhagia is defined as cyclic bleeding at normal interval; the bleeding is either excessive in amount (>80ml) or duration (>7days) or both. Menorrhagia is largely responsible for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, both of which have negative effect on women health. Acharyas explained both Shamana Chikitsa and Shodhana Chikitsa for Asrugdara. Among Shamana Chikitsa Bhumyamalaki Churna and Kusha Mula Churna are mentioned by Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Chakradatta respectively. Bhumyamalaki and Kusha Mula have Kashaya and Madhura Rasa, Shita Virya and Madhura Vipaka, does Pitta Shamana and Stambhana Karma. Both the drugs are easily available hence are opted for the study. Materials and methods: The present study was Randomised clinical study where 30 subjects diagnosed with Asrugdara was taken in 2 groups with 15 subjects in each group. Conclusion: Bhumyamalaki Churna is found to be more effective in managing the Asrugdara w.s.r. Menorrhagia.