Abstract

ROLE OF DHATRYAVALEHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GARBHINI PANDU

*Dr. Hemant Kumar and Dr. Rashmi Sharma

Abstract

Anemia is one of the most commonly encountered medical disorders during pregnancy. In developing countries it is a cause of serious concern as, besides many other adverse effects on the mother and the fetus it contributes significantly high mortality. According to United Nation declaration 1997, anemia is a major public health problem that needs total elimination. In modern science many formulations are available for treatment of anemia in pregnancy but it is associated with several complication like Pre-eclampsia, Preterm labor, Postpartum hemorrhage, Cardiac failure, Shock. Acharya Charak mentioned Dhtryavaleha (Ch.Chi.St.16/100-101) as one of the shaman yoga for the chikitsa of Pandu. Dhatri and other ingredients may help to enhance absorption of iron salts due to its high contents of Vitamin C and other ingredients has got Vatapittashamaka, Raktaprasadana, Garbhasthapaka, Jeevaniya, Balya properties.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Garbhini, Anemia during pregnancy, Dhatryavaleha.