A STUDY OF EFFICACY OF GUDA VYOSHADI KWATH IN ARTAVKSHAYA

Dr. Hemalata R. Jalgaonkar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda
is the science which deals with maintenance of health and cure of disease. It stands on the frame work of
Tridoshas, Sapta Dhathus and Trimalas . Apart from the sapta dhatus , upadhatus also play an important role. In
female, Artava the upadhatu of rasa dhatu is responsible for conception. Hence, the healthy status of Artava is of
prime importance when it comes to reproductive health. Any abnormality in Artava and its functions has an impact
on menstrual regulation as well as reproductio n. So within the inherent constitutional frame work of doshas and
timely administration of Aushadha , Aahara and Vihara will restore the Dosha in balance which in turn keeps
artava in samyavastha . Artavakshaya is one of the important diseases pertaining to artava . It is characterised by
delayed, scanty menstruation associated with lower abdominal pain during menstruation. In classics, based on the
pathophysiology of Lakshana by considering Dosha, Dushya, Agni, Srotas etc. this condition can be considered as
Artava Kshaya . It is Agnimandhyajanya Vikara having Bahudoshavastha with Kapha Vata Dushti where Kapha
produces Avarana to Vata Dosha and obstructs Artava Vaha Srotas. So, using agney dravyas Deepana Pachana
followed with Shamana Chikitsa corrects the path ophysiology Artava Kshaya . By this the agni will be stimulated
which helps in digestion of ama , formation of ahara rasa, which later on forms the Rasa dhatu from which the
Artava is formed. Thus menstrual health can be maintained from the onset of menstrua tion till the menopause. The
basic physiology of the menstrual cycle is a complex mechanism. This involves sequence of phases in coordination
with the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, ovary and endometrium. Normalcy and rhythmic menstruation are prime
fac tors for normal reproduction. The menstrual cycle with all its complexities can be easily perturbed and lead to
Oligomenorrhoea and Hypomenorrhea the most common conditions seen in the present era.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Artavkshaya, Doshadhatu, Kaphavat, Ag neydravys, Shamanchikitsa.