Documentation on traditional medicine used for Menstrual Disorders among The Poumai-Naga Women in Senapati District, Manipur

Authors

  • Jastone KP
  • Moses M Naga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.4101

Keywords:

Dysmenorrhea, Documentation, Information Seeking Behaviour, Menstrual Disorders, Poumai-Naga, Rural-urban, Traditional Medicine

Abstract

Menstruation is a natural and biological phenomenon in women of reproductive age. It is often associated with certain disorders. Millions of women across the globe are challenged with social stigmas and taboos related to menstruation. This paper aims to assess and compare the menstrual health information between rural and urban areas and explore the herbal medicine used by the Poumai-Naga community to combat menstrual disorders. Respondents included 5 traditional medicine practitioners and 230 women. An interview and survey questionnaire were employed to meet the objectives. After cross checking from literature published in menstrual disorders from different states of India and abroad, nine medicinal plants were noted to be extensively used by the people. Rhododendron arboreum Sm. was not found to be reported in any of the literature to treat menstrual disorders. Results also showed that women heavily rely on and prefer traditional medicine and home remedies over modern medicine. Though Traditional Herbal Medicine is used globally, it may come with undocumented risks. And therefore, it is recommended to test and validate every potential herb passing through the proper channel for proper and safe use.

Author Biographies

Jastone KP

Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22, India. 

Moses M Naga

Professor. Department of Library & Information Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22, India.

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Published

01-04-2024

How to Cite

KP, J., & M Naga, M. (2024). Documentation on traditional medicine used for Menstrual Disorders among The Poumai-Naga Women in Senapati District, Manipur. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(1), 47–55. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.4101

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