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ROLE OF AHARIY DRAVYA CHNDRASHOORA IN STREEROGAS - A LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. Veena A. Patil* and Dr. Pooja D. Ture

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Abstract

Aahara, nidra and bramhacharya are the tripod of human living being.[1] Out of these three, aahara (diet) has a greatest importance in ayurvedic samhita. Aahara (diet) is said to be a Mahabhaishajya (supreme medicine) by Acharya Kashyapa.[2] The Importance of ahariy dravyas explained in Ayurvedic literature. As we are stepping into the modern era, because of changes in aahara (food habits), vihara (modernized lifestyle) many gynecological and obstetrical problems are rising. yogya ahariy dravya (Nutritious diet) is essential for the maintenance of health and prevention of many diseases. There are many Ayurvedic ahariy dravyas which are useful in streerogas, externally and internally, out of these Chandrashoora beeja is one of the Ahariya dravya described by Bhavprakash and in Bhavprakash Nighantu in Mishrak Gana.[3] It is useful for bala – pushtivardhan (increases general body strength and to gain weight). In India, many dietary supplements are given to lactating mothers for sustained milk production and to nourish their baby. Chandrashoora beeja is also used in lactating mother to increase milk production and to promote the growth of children. because of its different properties, Chandrashoora beeja can be used in Streerogas as a preventive as well as curative. Practically, Chandrashoora is a ahariya dravya, so it is safe and easily available in market.

Keywords: Ahariy dravya, Chandrashoora beeja, Streeroga, Sutika.