Abstract

THE CRITICAL ASPECTS OF INFERTILITY IN AYURVEDA W.S.R. TO RITU, KSHETRA, AMBU AND BEEJ

*Dr. Meenakshi Pal

Abstract

Infertility is described as condition in which female is unable to conceive even after un-protective sexual conduct since one year. The infertility imparts social stress as well as psychological burden since not having joy of motherhood is very stressful conditions for any women. Ayurveda has termed infertility as Vandhyatva, ayurveda emphasizes specific role of Ritu (time of conception), Kshetra (reproductive organs), Ambu (nourishment) and Beej (seeds i.e; ovum and sperm) towards the healthy progeny and any vitiation in these factors leads to infertility. Aratavvahstrotas, Yonidosha, Kshetra or Ashay Vikruti (Antarmukhi uterus, Mahayoni and Prasausini Yoni), Sahaj Vikruti (congenital abnormalities) and Yoni-roga (Arbuda, Arsha and Granthi, etc.) can cause infertility. Similarly modern medical science described various factors responsible for infertility such as; menstrual disturbances, hormonal imbalances, PCOS tubular blockage, injury to genital tissue and genetic factor etc. Ayurveda suggested many options related to the management of infertility like; good conduction of daily regimen, drugs like; Satavari, Ashwagandha, Punarnava and Dasmoola, etc. and various detoxifications techniques like; Nasya, Vaman, Virechan and Vasti. These four factors known as Garbhsambhav samagri which play key roles in understanding infertility in ayurvedic perspective and also provide new sights in better management of infertility as per Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Infertility, Vandhyatwa, Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu, Beej.