Abstract

HERBS INDICATED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INFERTILITY W.S.R.VANDYATWA AND KLAIBYA: A REVIEW

Abhay Jayprakash Gandhi,* Swagata Tavhare, Prashant Bedarkar, B. J. Patgiri

ABSTRACT

“Vivah” Samskara is one of the 16 Samskaras described in our Science. The main aim of marriage is reproduction for best progeny. Vandhyatva (Infertility) is also an independent disease, rather a cardinal feature of so many diseases.In the present scenario of advanced science and technology, infertility is still a problem that has been continued from ages. Hormonal therapy, In vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo transfer, (ET), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) etc. are the developed modern technique in the management of infertility, which involves enormous expenditure besides the side effect like ovarian hyper stimulation, frequent abortion, multiple gestations, hormonal imbalance and major long term possibility of ovarian cancer. Ayurveda may give a promising therapy to cure this condition. Sometimes an integrated approach of the allopathy and Ayurveda show miraculous results. Thus an attempt has been made to compile information of herbs indicated in the context of Vandhyatwa and Klaibya from available classical literature as well as research papers, journals and monographs.Drug mentioned in Prajasthapana gana and Shukrashodhana gana along with Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Kapikacchu, Erandamoola, Kushtha, Jatiphala, Putranjeevak etc. are useful in the management of infertility(Vandhyatwa and Klaibya).

Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbs, Infertility, Klaibya, Prajasthapana, Vandytwa.