AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON ARTHAVA VYAPAD AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Pushpa Verma*

ABSTRACT

Menstruation health is very essential aspect of women's perspective and concept of menstrual fluid is referred as Artava in Ayurveda. Artava play vital role in maintaining balance of the menstrual cycle and it also ensures optimal reproductive health of women. When the any imbalances arise or vitiation of Dosha occurs then Dushta Arava aggravates which contributes towards the gynecological disorders. Menstrual disorders referred as Artava Vyapad in Ayurveda which is characterized by painful, scary and irregular menstruation. Excessive consumption of sour and hot foods, consumption of Viruddha Ahara, irregular food habits, stress, sedentary lifestyle and depression mainly cause Artava Vyapad. Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes approaches which balances Dosha and improves reproductive health. Diet & lifestyle changes along with herbal medicines and Panchakarma therapy offer valuable improvement in the prevention and treatment of Artava Vyapad.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Artava Vyapad, Menstrual, Gynecological, Reproductive.