Classical Review on Kashtartava

Neha Mamgain; Akansha Anupam

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.8.31

Neha Mamgain Assistant Professor, Dept of Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga, Faculty of Ayurved, Main Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Harrawala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Akansha Anupam Assistant Professor, Dept of Samhita, Sanskrit and Siddhant, Main Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Harrawala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.8.31

Keywords: Kashtartava, Yonivyapad, Pradara, painful menstruation, Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

Kashtartava (Dysmenorrhea) or painful menstruation is one of the leading causes for maximum absenteeism of females from school or workplace. Though it is not a serious problem but it definitely affects the quality of life and efficiency. In Ayurveda, gynecological disorders are described under Yonivyapad, Aartavadushti and Pradara. Few Yonivyapads resemble the clinical presentation of dysmenorrhea. Pradara refers to heavy or prolonged bleeding which may or may not be painful. The normal formation and expulsion of menstrual blood is the Karma of Apana Vayu. Therefore the basic line of treatment is pacifying of Vayu. It can be treated at OPD level with the use of oral medication of Panchakarma procedures.

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