Role of Shunthi Bilwa Kwatha with Yava Saktu in Garbhini Chardi - A Case Study

Abstract

Garbhini Chardi (vomiting in pregnancy) is a common symptom in obstetrics practice. The patient complains of nausea and occasional sickness on rising in the morning. It may however occur at other times of the day. Pregnancy is essentially a physiological process. In early months of pregnancy altered physiology initiates vomiting. As a result certain physiological changes take place among which Garbhini Chardi or emesis gravidarum is one. Garbhini Chardi is mentioned as Vyakta Garbha Laxana along with other Laxanas. While explaining regarding Chikitsa in Garbhini, Acharyas have mentioned that she should be given things which are easily palatable, Hrudya and the one which is liked by her. Ayurvedic classics has described many formulations for management of Garbhini Chardi. In this study Shunthi Bilwa Kwatha with Yavasaktu has been evaluated for its efficacy in the management of Garbhini Chardi. It will be given for 45 days duration as a dose of 30-50 ml bd by oral route, before food, and follow up for 15 days once. A patient is assessed clinically, pathologically before and after treatment and the finally the result were analysed.