Abstract

LITERARY REVIEW OF ASRUGDARA/RAKTAPRADARA

Dr. Vaishali G. Tamkhane* and Dr. Umesh K. Agawane

ABSTRACT

Due to pradirana (excessive excreation) of Raja (menstrual blood) it is named as pradara and asrugdara means there is dirana (excessive excretion) of asruk (menstrual blood) hence it is known as asrugdara. Asrugdara or pradara can be correlate with menorrhagia or abnormal uterine bleeding due to pathogenesis and general clinical features. According to different Acharyas excessive bleeding during menstrual or intermenstrual period as main symptom. In menorrhagia excessive and /or prolong bleeding during menstrual cycle.1 Women have a unique function of giving birth and there is different type of gynaecological disorders affect the function of reproductive system. Therefore, in this study an effort has been put forth to make a conceptual study covering all the aspect of asrugadara or pradara as per Ayurveda as well as modern aspect.

Keywords: Pradira, asrugdara, Ayurveda, raja, asruk.