Abstract

THE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY OF SHWADANSHTRADI KSHEERPAKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRETERM UTERINE CONTRACTIONS

Mrunali Gorakshanath Phapale* and Rahul Garudkar

ABSTRACT

Premature contractions of uterus is the very first sign of premature labor which is followed by progressive changes in cervix such as effacement and dilatation. According to WHO statistics, every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm and this number is rising. Although tocolytic agents are used to suppress premature contractions and prevent preterm labour, it is not proven to be efficacious in preventing preterm birth or reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity. As per Ayurveda Akala Prasav results due to the malfunctioning of Apana Vata (a type of Vata dosha which is responsible for excretory action). Ksheerpaka of vatahara dravya is considered for managing the derranged apan vata. Use of ksheer is also indicated in garbhini paricharya from first month of pregnancy. In this present case study shwadanshtradi ksheerpaka was administered in patients with preterm uterine contractions as all the drugs in shwadanshtradi ksheerpaka are vatashamak.

Keywords: Preterm labour, Shwadanshtradi Ksheerpaka, Apan vata, tocolytic.