Abstract

A REVIEW ON SAPTASARAM KASHAYA W.S.R TO POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Dr. Hafsa P. Ahamed*

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Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a female endocrine disorder occurring during the reproductive age. It affects approximately 5-12% of female population. The woman is young who complains of amenorrea, irregular menstruation, obesity and overtime it may result in infertility, diabetes mellitus, uterine cancer and cardio vascular diseases. In Ayurveda similar conditions explained in the classics under the contexts of Pushpaghni Jataharini, Artavakshaya, Nashtarthava and Granthibhuta artava dushti. Saptasaram Kashaya[1] is one among the kashayas mentioned in gulma prakarana of Sahasrayogam. It is widely used in arthavakshaya, Nashtarthava, udavarthini yoni vyapatha it contains drugs which are vatanulomana, Srothoshodhana, Kapha vata hara and Rakta vardhaka and hence can correct menstrual irregularities and other symptoms in PCOS.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Saptasaram Kashaya, Pushpaghni jataharini