A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF BOLBADDHA RAS IN ASRIGDAR

Abstract

In the present era the disorders of menstruation are the commonest among all gynecological complaints. Asrigdara is one such disorder, which plagues a large section of the female population during some period of their lifetime. Any abnormality in Rituchakra (menstrual cycle) leads excessive and irregular uterine bleeding which is known as "Asrigdara" in classical text. It becomes obvious that Asrigdara refers to all types of irregular abnormal uterine bleeding, however on the basis of pathogenesis it is nearer to Menorrhagia due to excessive bleeding & Metrorrhagia due to bleeding during intermenstrual phase. Asrigdara affects the physical and psychological health of a woman which can even hamper her day to day life as well it is a great curse for working women. The victimized patients end up with general debility and anaemia. The modern methods of treatment offer hormonal treatment or surgeries which is never without its undesirable side effects. Keeping this in view, it was decided to conduct a study on most prevalent disorder in present times called Asrigdara. The treatment aims at providing an effective method of treatment without any side effects and reducing the surgical interventions. According to Ayurveda Asrigdara is basically related to Pitta and Rakta Dushti with Apan Vayu Vaigunya. In this clinical study 15 patients were given Bolbaddha Ras with Madhu as anupana. The drug selected has Pitta Shamaka,Vatanulomaka,Rakta-Sthapaka,and,Deepana-Pachana properties.Very significant improvement was observed in symptoms of Asrigdara like Intensity, Amount & duration of bleeding .Morever there no side effects were observed.