PUNARNAVA - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Ghetuli in Marathi , Gadahpurana in Hindi ,

Punarnava in Hindi & Spreading Hogweed in English.

It occurs in two types - 1) Shwet 2) Rakta Punarnava

Latin Name - Boerhavia diffusa

Family - Nyctaginaceae

Properties -

Shweta -

Rasa - Katu ,Madhur,Tikta, Kashaya

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, Ruksha , Sara

Rakta -

Rasa - Tikta

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu

Chemical Constituents - Punarnavine

Parts Used - Moola ( roots), Beeja ( seeds) , Panchang 

USES -

1.Due to Tikta rasa , Sheeta virya & Aampachan & Shothaghna property, swarasa of roots of  rakta-punarnava is used in Raktapradara (Abnormal Uterine Bleeding).

   It helps to decrease Garbhashaya shotha ( oedema of uterus) , it helps in rakta pradara.

2.It increases quantity of urine , and helps in Shothaghna karya ,so useful in Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Micturition).

3.In Mutrakriccha - kwatha of Punarnava 20-30ml twice a day is used. 

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ref - Ayurveda textbooks.

 

NIRGUNDI - USES IN OBGY

It is known as Nirgudi in Marathi , Samhalu in Hindi , Nirgundi in Hindi & Five leaved Chesh in English. 

Latin Name - Vitex negundo

Family - Verbenaceae

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta , Katu ,Kashaya

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Carbonic acid , volatile oil

Parts Used - Leaves , roots , seeds 

USES -

🌱Aampachak so used in Sutika jwara (Puerperal fever).

🌱.Aartav-vaha srotas -

  As it has Ushna guna , it stimulates function of endometrium so used as Aartavjanana ( stimulates / increases formation of menstrual blood) so helps in Kashtartava ( Dysmenorrhoea).

🌱 Vata-Kaphaghna , Jwaraghna (Antipyretic) , Jantughn ( wormicidal) so used in Sutika Roga ( diseases in post-partum state).

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AS PER AACHARYA SUSHRUTA , WHAT ARE THE FOUR IMPOATANT FACTORS FOR CONCEPTION ?

     As Now a days , many of the couples are seen waiting for their baby and trying to conceive for long time.

Aacharya Sushruta has explained the similarity between the important four things needed to grow a plant and a foetus.

Sushruta Aacharya describes these important things and their role to the respective growth.!!

1) RUTU -  

  

Aacharya Sushruta explained as a plant needs a proper season to grow similarly in Human body - rutu relates with the best season for the fertilization means the fertile period (said as rutukala in Ayurveda).

2) KSHETRA -

     

Kshetra  means the Land required for a plant to grow must be fertile then only it can grow easily.

In similarity to this .,for the baby the fertile place corelates with the Uterus.The healthy state of uterus plays important role for the easy Conception.

3) AMBU -

As ambu means the water .

As a plant needs water for it's growth as it's food.similarly in the same way , the Diet parents take is responsible for the formation of healthy beeja.so aahar- rasa in human is co-related with Ambu for plant.

4) BEEJ - 

                                                        

A plant needs seeding to grow, In the same way for the formation of a fetus , fertilization of a healthy  sperm & healthy  ovum are the most important things.

DO YOU KNOW THE BENEFITS OF APAN MUDRA ?

Mudras are very helpful for maintaining  the healthy status of your Body.

Each Mudra has its different benefits with its daily use !!

Let's see benefits of Apan Mudra..

                                   

Apan Mudra is used to enable free flow of Apan Vayu.

As Apan vayu is responsible for elimination / excretions , Apan Mudra helps to improve functions of -Digestive, Urinary & Reproductive System.

So it is helpful in -

✅ Digestive System -

✔Relieving Constipation , Indigestion .

✔Helpful  In Piles.

✔Maintains health of small & large intestines.

✅ Urinary system -

✔Relieves urinary retention & problems related to voiding urine.

✅ Reproductive system -

✔Relives Menstrual problems like irregular Menstruation .

✔Strengthens Pelvic organs.

✔Enables easy Childbirth.

NAGKESHAR - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Nagchafa in Marathi , Pilanagkeshar in Hindi, Nagkeshar in Sanskrit & Mesua in English.

Latin Name - Mesua Ferrea

Family - Guttiferae

Properties -

Rasa - Kashaya , Tikta

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu , ruksha

Chemical Constituents -

Punkeshar - Mesuaferin A & B

Seeds - Mimisin , 70% oil , Mesuol , Mesuon

Parts Used - Punkeshar

USES -

🌱Raktsangrahi -

    Used in Pradara ( abnormal vaginal discharge).

🌱 Shukr Artava Vaha srotas -

    As it works Raktasatambhan - 

    Used in Aatyartava (abnormal uterine bleeding), Pradar (abnormal vaginal discharge).

🌱Nagkeshar Churna is used with Ghee for 2 times a day.

🌱Mutravaha srotas -

• Nagkeshar is used in  Mutradaha ( Burning micturiction) , Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Micturition), Haematuria.

• It works as Mutral ( stimulates/ increases production of urine) in Mutraghata (obstruction in urinary system) by decreasing pitta.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.

MUSTAK - USES IN OBGY

It is known as Nagarmotha in Marathi , Motha / Nagarmotha in Hindi , Mustak in Sanskrit & Nut grass in English. 

Latin Name - Cyperus rotundus

Family - cyperaceae

                         

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta, katu , Kashaya

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu , Ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Kanda

Parts Used - oil

USES -

🌱Stanyajanana & stanyashuddhikara -  Lepa on breast.

🌱Stanya Shodhan ( purification of breast milk)  - 

- Musta works as Stanyashodhan & satyavardhan.

- Kaphapitta dushta stanya - musta kwatha is used.

- Lepa done on breasts purifies breast milk instantly

🌱Shukratav-vaha srotas -

- As, it works as Garbhashaya sankochak , it is used in rajorodha.

       🌱 Mutravaha srotas  -

- Mutravirchak ( stimulates easy passage of Urine) & decreases Basti daha so used in Haematuria , renal stones.

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ref - Ayurveda textbooks.

KHADIR - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is Mainly used as Kushthaghna . it is also used for cleaning teeth.

It is known as khair in Marathi & Hindi, Khadir in Sanskrit & Cutch tree in English. 

Latin Name - Acacia catechu

Family - Leguminosesae

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta, Kashaya

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, ruksha

Prabhav - Kushthaghna

Chemical Constituents - Catechin

Parts Used - Twak , sara 

USES -

1. Yoniroga 

2. Kapha , pitta, raktaj yoniroga - kwatha of Khadir is used with honey.

3. Dushta Kapha, kleda & Rakta from yonistrava gets decreased and so helps in raktapradara ( abnormal uterine bleeding) & Shwetapradara ( leucorrhoea).

4.In yoni roga  , Khadir kwatha is used for yonidhawan ( cleaning of yoni).

5.For Vranaropana ( Healing of injury)- Khadir oil is used.

6. Due to these treatments , Garbhashayshithilya & yonishaithilya gets relieved.

7.Due to kashya rasa , it works as Shukrashoshan .

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MANJISHTHA - USES IN OBGY

It is main content of many cosmetics due to its Varnya property.

It is known as Manjishth in Marathi, Majith in Hindi, Manjishtha in Sanskrit & Indian maddar in English.

Latin Name - Rubia cordifolia

Family - Rubiaceae 

                      

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta, Kashya , Madhur

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Guru , Ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Manjistin , Purpurin

Parts Used - Roots

USES -

🌱Stanyashodhan - It is used Kaphapittaj dushtastanya .

🌱Shukra-aartav vaha Srotas -

🌿 Due to Ushna virya , it works as Garbhashayottejak ( stimulates uterine muscles) & shodhan.( cleansing action on uterus)

🌿So., it is used in Kashtartava( Dysmenorrhoea) & Anartava (Amenorrhoea).

🌿 it is used after delivery for Garbhashaya shodhan ( cleansing action of uterus).

🌿 Garbhashaygat apana & raja gets normal direction.( anuloman) so, Katiprushtashool gets relived.

🌿 so , it is used in Sutikaroga & Yoni Roga.

🌿 In Aartava dosha - Manjishtha fant  25 gm is used.

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MADANPHALA - USES IN OBGY

 It is mainly used for Vamana karma in Ayurveda.

It is known as Madanphala in Marathi, Minphala in Hindi , Madanphala in Sanskrit & Emetic nut in English.

Latin Name - Randia spinosa  / Randia dumetorum

Family - Rubiaceae

                              

Properties -

Rasa - Madhur,Tikta ,Kashya ,Katu

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu,ruksha

Prabhav - Vamana

Chemical Constituents - tannin, glucose.

Fruit - saponin

Seeds - oil, proteins

Parts Used - Fruit 

USES -

🌱.Due to Ushna & Tikshna guna, it is used  in 

• Aartavjanana ( stimulates/ increases production of menstrual blood)

• Vatanulomana in Kashtartava ( Dysmenorrhoea)

• Sakashta Prasuti.

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DO YOU KNOW WHICH ARE THE YOGA POSES FOR PCOS/PCOD PATIENTS ?

As now a Days , Most of the young girls are suffering from PCOS and many of the women have Infertility as it's complication !

                                         

While many of these patients are tired of  the medication and their PCOS state so , here is the Light of Hope for them reliving their stress.

Lets see Which Yoga Poses can help you to maintain your menstrual Health & PCOS State.   

  👉 PADMASANA - (Lotus Pose)       

                                                    

👉 SUPTA-VAJRASANA - ( Diamond / Hardy Pose)                                   

                                          

👉 SUPTA -PAWANMUKTASANA - (Gas releasing Pose)  

                                           

👉 PASHCIMOTTANASANA (Foot -Hand Pose)

                                                                           

👉 SHALABHASANA  (Locust Pose)                                        

                                           

👉 BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose)                                    

                                             

DEVDARU - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Devdar in Marathi & Hindi , Devdaru in Sanskrit & Himalayan cedar in English.

Latin Name - Cedrus deodara

Family - Pinaceae

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, snigdha

Chemical Constituents - Seaquiterpene

Parts Used - Kandasara , oil

USES -

🌱Stanya Shodhan ( removes the impurities of breast milk) 

  -  Due to Tikta & Ushna guna breast milk with kaphadushti gets purified.

🌱Due to Ushna virya , it works as Garbhashay shodhan ( Cleansing action of uterus) so used in puerperal state  for getting rid of  vaginal secretions.

🌱 It is used as Jwaraghna (relieving fever).

🌱 Due to Ushna & Snigdha guna , it also works as Mutrajanana ( stimulates / increases formation of urine) so helps in reliving Mutragata dosha.So used in Mutraghata (retention of Urine).

🌱 It also works as Mutrashodhan due to Ushna virya & Tikta rasa so used in Puyameha.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.