Efficacy of Shunthi-Lodhra Churna in the Management of Asrigdara (DUB)

Authors

  • Swatirekha Mohapatra Lecturer
  • Rachana Gupta
  • Kalpana Sharma
  • Gyanendra Datta Shukla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v10i1.1174

Keywords:

Asrigdhara, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Shunti Churna, Lodhara Churna

Abstract

Objectives: The most common bleeding disorders in women are described as Asrigdara in Ayurveda, characterized by Pradirana (excessive excretion) of Raja (menstrual blood). It can be correlated to ‘Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding’ in modern medicine. In modern medicine hormonal therapy, anti-prostaglandins & anti-fibrinolytic agents have not proven their definitive efficacy in spite of high costs; their side effects have led to hormonal imbalances. Methods: In order to overcome the above abnormalities, we conducted a clinical trial for 90 days on 30 patients of age group 18-45 yrs. We administered Shunthi Churna (2 gms.) and Lodhra Churna (3gms) mixed with Sharkara (5 gms.) i.e. total (10gms) thrice daily with cold water, after food. Two observations were taken, 1st after 45 days of treatment and the 2nd one after completion of treatment on various parameters like amount and duration of blood loss, inter-menstrual period, passage of clots and pain during menstruation. Results: Based on the parameters studied, we observed 60% of patients improved moderately, 36.7% showed mild-improvement, 3.3% showed marked-improvement in different symptoms. The results are highly significant on most parameters. Conclusion: Drug formulation Shunthi Churna and Lodhra Churna with Sharkara, proved to be effective in treating most of the symptoms of Asrigdara..

 

Author Biographies

Swatirekha Mohapatra, Lecturer

Department of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India 249401

 

Rachana Gupta

Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Kalpana Sharma

Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Gyanendra Datta Shukla

Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

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Published

03-04-2019

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Mohapatra, S., Gupta, R., Sharma, K., & Shukla, G. D. (2019). Efficacy of Shunthi-Lodhra Churna in the Management of Asrigdara (DUB). International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 10(1), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v10i1.1174

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2019): January - March 2019

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Research Articles

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