Abstract

A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO PANCHKARMA IN PREGNANCY W.S.R TO VASTI KARMA

*Dr. Meenakshi Pal

Abstract

The woman is the root of creation, in whose lap all of civilization is cradled. Every woman goes through a series of profound changes during her lifetime. Pregnancy is the most important event in the life of every woman. Generally all Panchkarma therapies are contraindicated in Pregnancy but still acharayas have advised panchkarma therapies in acute conditions. There are only few Panchkarma procedure which can be advocated in pregnancy safely. Nasya is described for Punsavan karma although it is contraindicated during pregnancy. This helps to produce excellent progeny and help in maintaining pregnancy. Basti is also one of the safest panchkarma therapy which have a miraculous effects in many pregnancy disorders and complications. Vitiated Vata dosha is the main reason for many physical and psychological disorders in pregnant woman like; early pregnancy loss, PROM (premature rupture of membranes), IUGR (intra uteriene rowth retardation), oedema, oligohydraminos etc. So this is very necessary to keep vata in normal state and vasti (medicated enema therapy) is the best therapy to regulate the vata dosha, which is chief governing factor behind all the physiological and pathological processes both in body and the mind. Asthapan vasti, anuvasan vasti, nasya with other panchkarma therapies which can be given during pregnancy, are discussed in this article. This piece of work can provide new insights in dealing pregnancy related disorders using panchkarma techniques described in texts as well as with experience and evidenced based outcomes.

Keywords: Panchkarma, PROM, IUGR, Nasya Anuvasan Vasti, Asthapan Vasti.