ROLE OF APANVAYU IN AARTAVNISHKARMAN KARMA AND THE IMPACT OF APANVAYU DUSHTI IN ASRIGDARA W.S.R. DUB.

Dr. Priyanka and Dr. Meenu Kaushik*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda states the verse “Dosha Dhatu Mala Mulan Hi Shareeram” it states that the body is made up of Dosha, dhatu and mala and the balance state of each element of body help in proper functioning and maintaining the health. All the elements of body functions normally and maintain balance. Doshas are said to be bodily humors and are Vata, pitta and kapha. Apanvayu is one of the types of Vata which help in elimination of shukra, Aartava, shakrut, Mutra and garbha. Any abnormality in the Apanvayu result it improper functioning of Apanvayu. Asrigdara is one of disease in yonivyapat which is because of the different hetusevana which vitiates the Apanvayu resulting in abnormal Aartavanishkarmana karma leading to heavy menstrual bleeding.

Keywords: Dosha, Apanvayu, Aartavanishkarmana, Asrigdara.