Open AccessAN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO EVALUATE VASTRARANJANA IN ARTAVAPAREEKSHA
Author(s) -
Devi S Nair,
Nisha Kumari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj0209112021
Subject(s) - menstrual cycle , stain , context (archaeology) , observational study , medicine , gynecology , pathology , intensive care medicine , staining , hormone , biology , paleontology
Objectives: Menstrual problems and infertility are the major problems affecting society nowadays. It can occur due to many reasons namely pathology of Garbhashaya, Artavavaha Dhamani, Dushta Artava etc. For the evalu- ation of structural abnormalities, various technologies like USG, HSG, Hormonal assay etc. are available. But no methods were developed yet to check the purity of Artava. In this background, the Vastraranjana concept men- tioned in the context of Shudha Rakta Lakshana can be considered as a useful tool for diagnosing Artava Dushti. The practicality of this Pareeksha if proved it envisages a new and simple diagnostic tool in Ayurveda. Methods- Menstrual blood samples-stained cotton clothes were washed, and changes were noted. Results- Dushita Artava was found to be causing a stain on the cloth. Conclusion- Changes in the character of Dosha produces Soshana Vidaha Ghanatha etc. of Artava which involve a change in pH, viscosity like elements creating a stain on the cloth.Keywords: Artava Pareeksha, Vastra Ranjana, Menstrual Cycle