Abstract

GARBHASTHAPAK GHRITAPAN IN BAD OBSTETRICS HISTORY – CASE STUDY

Vd. Shweta Savant* and Vd. Rutuja Gaikwad

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Abstract

Pregnancy is a crucial event in a woman’s life that requires considerable physiological and psychological adjustment. The term BOH (Bad Obstetric History) implies recurrent miscarriages, history of previous unfavorable fetal outcome in terms of two or more consecutive spontaneous abortions, early neonatal deaths, stillbirths, intrauterine fetal death, preterm births & congenital anomalies. About 40-50% of total cases of recurrent abortions remain unexplained, for such cases tender loving care especially by family and partner, reassurance and supportive are all that usually required. Garbhasthapak Mahakashaya as mentioned in Vagbhat samhita is known to be used in Vandhyatwa. Those drugs who help in conceiving by removing the uterine doshas/disorders are known as Garbhasthapak. Drugs in Garbhasthapak gana helps to remove Doshas from female reproductive system, improves strength and promotes conception. It also has Rasayana properties through which it improves qualities of Dhatus and improves rejuvenation.

Keywords: BOH, Garbhasthapak gana, Abortion, Pregnancy loss.