A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Phala Taila Matra Basti in Kashtartava w.s.r. to Primary Dysmenorrhoea

Abstract

Background: Female health is a primary factor to be considered for the wellbeing and productivity of both family and society. Her menstrual health has a great impact on her educational, social and economic progress. Although dysmenorrhea is not life threatening, it is found to have a profound impact on daily activities resulting in absenteeism.^[1] Primary dysmenorrhea prevalence estimates range from 25% to 90% among women and adolescents Studies from India reported the prevalence range between 50% to 87.8% During menstruation, many women experience gastrointestinal upsets which are increased by analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which also cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness and blurred vision. The drugs in this Taila are Vatakaphahara, Shoolahara, Udararogahara, Srotovishodana, Garbhashaya Shodana, Balya. Due to these properties, it helps in reducing symptom of Kashtartava. Basti (therapeutic enema) is the ideal treatment option for disorders of Vata. Phala Taila^[2] is a preparation mentioned in Kashyapa Samhita for management of aggravated Vata in Prusta (back of the body), Uru (hip), and Janga Pradesha (calf muscle). Aim: To analyse the effect of Phala Taila Matra Basti in the management of Kashtartava w.s.r to Primary Dysmenorrhoea. Method: “A Randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Phala Taila Matrabasti in Kashtartava w.s.r to Primary Dysmenorrhoea.” Result: Taking all subjective and objective parameter into consideration especially with effect size comparison clearly shows that Group B is much better with respect to most of the parameter in providing clinical relief. Conclusion: Dashamoola Ksheera Yoga Basti is more effective than Phala Taila Matra Basti in the management of Kashartava w.s.r. to Primary Dysmenorrhoea.