Physiological understanding and factors affecting Ruthuchakra - A Review

  • Dr. Madona Baby Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharira, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA
  • Prathibha Kulkarni Professor & HOD, Department of Kriya Sharira, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA
Keywords: Rtuchakra, Dosha, Agni, Kala, Vaya

Abstract

Among various basic principles and physiologies described in Ayurveda Rutuchakra (menstruation) that is menstruation. Which is important physiological manifestation in women further which gives her identity of mother hood. Rutuchakra is cyclic process and repeats every month in reproductive age of women. Various terms are used in classic to denote menstrual blood and ovum at different places i.e., Artava, Raja, Shonita, Lohita, Pushpa, Bija. Also has mentioned role of Doshas on menstruation i.e., like all other physiological processes’ menstruation is also governed by three Doshas viz. Vata, Pitta and Kapha it is influenced by different factors like Doshas, Vaya, Srothas, Prakruthi etc. If it is affected by such factors then causes different menstrual disorders. Therefore, it is necessary to study the Basic principles and physiological concept in Ayurveda to derive proper meaning and clinical aspect of that concept to cure and prevent disease.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1210
Published: 2021-02-28
How to Cite
Dr. Madona Baby, & Prathibha Kulkarni. (2021). Physiological understanding and factors affecting Ruthuchakra - A Review. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(01), 224-228. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1210
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