Thembili Pol Mal (Cocos Nucifera Var Aurantiaca Flower) Swarasa Against Menorrhagia (Rakta Pradara)-Review

Abstract

Menorrhagia is cyclical bleeding that occurs at regular intervals but is excessive in quantity or length. Rather than being brought on by an ovarian disorder, these disorders typically affect the uterus and its vascular system. It happens when the endometrium’s area—the bleeding surface—increases. It is related to Rakta Pradara, in accordance with Ayurveda. Because molecular medicine has fewer side effects, the use of herbal medicine in the treatment of menorrhagia has increased. Rakta Pradara is frequently treated with the traditional drug Cocos nucifera var aurantiaca. OBJECTIVE- To use Cocos nucifera var aurantiaca Swarasa as a natural cure to treat menorrhagia in women while avoiding the difficulties that can result from using molecular therapy. METHODOLOGY: Data were gathered from published articles, online databases, and Ayurvedic literature. A survey of the literature was done on that flower Swarasa and then examined for its Pancha Padārtha (5 elements of herb) and pharmacological qualities regarding in the management of menorrhagia. RESULTS: According to literature review Cocos nucifera var aurantiaca flower reveals the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols phytosterols anthraquinones and saponins. Ayurvedic Pancha Padārtha study has revealed that selected flower Swarasa has anti-inflammatory qualities because of their compatibility with anti-fibrinolytic and analgesic properties. According to the literature review selected flower Swarasa is useful in the treatment of menorrhagia.