Abstract

EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF NAGARADI KWATH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA ARTAVA DUSTI (PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA) - A CASE SERIES STUDY

Nekib Hussain* and Kaushalya Khakhlary

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Abstract

Introduction: Almost every woman, experience one or the other types of menstrual problem in her lifetime. In Ayurvedic classics, most of the menstrual disorders have been described under the heading Asta Artavadusti and Asrigdara. Ayurveda defined Vataja Artavadusti as artava vitiated by vata excreted with pain and reddish or blackish in colour. This condition resembles with the description of Primary dysmenorrhea. Purpose: In this present study efficacy of Nagaradi kwath in the management of Vataja Artava dusti was studied. Design: Case series. Methods: 30 numbers of patients were randomly selected from Prasuti and Stree Roga dept. of Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati and Nagaradi kwath was given from 1 st day of menses to 7th day for three consecutive menstrual cycle. Result: After completion of the study, it is revealed that Nagaradi kwath is highly effective in Vataja Artava dusti due to its Vatashamak and Shoolahara properties.

Keywords: Vataja Artavadusti, Nagaradi kwath, Primary dysmenorrhoea.