Abstract

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON ACTION OF METHIKA CHURNA ON BEEJA, BEEJABHAGA AND BEEJABHAGAVAYAVA DUSHTI IN AARTAVAKSHAYA

*Dr. Pallavi Tatyaso Jadhav, B.A.M.S., M. S

Abstract

In Modern science genetics may appear a recent developing branch, but thousands of years ago in Ayurved Samhitas The Concept of genetics was written in brief by Acharyas. Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu and beej are the main four factors for normal conception.[1] Vitiation in these can cause deformity in the progeny. So Ayurveda aims to correct these factors for fertility management. Ayurvedic scholars resembles Beeja with whole gamete –Sperm in male and Ovum in female, Beejabhaga with Chromosomes, Beejabhagavayava is the most fundamental entity which can be compared with genes and hormonal micro environment.[2] Various types of Streebeeja Dushti are mentioned in Yonivyapat and Ashta aartava dushti[3] Here we are presenting Literature review of action of Methika Churna on Aartavakshaya which is different from Vataj Aartava dushti and Kshinarta[4] In Modern medicine it can be correlated with oligomenorrhea. Oligomenorrhea means the menstrual periods occur at interval of greater than 35 days. Hormonal imbalance is the main cause explained in allopathy and the preferred treatment is Combined Oral Contraceptive pills and Hormone Replacement Therapy.[5] Long term use of Hormonal therapy has many side effects. To Avoid this problem and to cure the root cause of Beejdushti in Artavakshay this study is beneficial. In this study we have highlighted Hetu, Lakshana, Samprapti, Chikitsa of Artavakshaya. Relevance of Beej, Beejabhaga and Beejabhagavayava in Artavakshay and action of methika churna to overcome beejdushti.

Keywords: Methika, Aartavakshaya, Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhagavayava.