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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ASRIGDARA- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Surya Santhosh C.* and Dr. Gayathri Bhat N. V.

ABSTRACT

Purpose: Asrigdara is a condition where excessive, irregular and inter menstrual bleeding per vagina has been described mainly as the symptoms. The symptoms of Asrigdara which are elaborated in Ayurveda possess a close resemblance to Dysfunctrional uterine bleeding. The mode of approach through oral treatment acts as Vatapitta Shamaka, Aamapachaka, Stambhaka, Hridya, Grahi, Soolahara Stambhana actions.So Ashoka Valakala Kshirapaka and Musthamruthadi Kashaya was selected to manage the Asrigdara. Methodology: A patient aged 48 years with complaints of increased flow and Duration of menstruation with clots since 3 years came to OPD of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka diagnosed by clinical examination and Ultrasonography which shows Endometrial hyperplasia. Past history revealed the recurrent similar complaints for which she took Hormonal treatment, but didn’t got relieved and hence treated with 50ml Ashoka Valakala Kshirapaka morning and evening in empty stomach and Musthamruthadi Kashaya 30 ml thrice daily before food for consecutive 2 months. Result: There was reduction in amount of bleeding and duration of menstrual flow without clots and patient remained fully asymptomatic in an observation for total 3 months duration starting from the 30th day of intervention. Conclusion: Ashoka Valakala Kshirapaka and Musthamruthadi Kashaya can be considered as a safe and convenient option in Asrigdara as it helps to tones up the uterine musculature and corrects excessive bleeding.

Keywords: Asrigdara, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Ashoka Valkala Kshirapaka, Musthamruthadi Kashaya.