USHIRA - USES IN OBGY

It is known as Vala in Marathi ,Valo in Hindi , Ushir in Sanskrit & Khashkhash grass in English.

Latin Name - Vetiveria zizaniodis

Family - Gramineae

                                        

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta , Madhur

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, Ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Volatile oil , Fe 

Parts Used - Roots 

USES -

🌱Stanyashodhan & Stanyavardhan -

   As ushir is jalabhuyishta so works as Stanyavardhan ( stimulates / increases formation of breast milk).

  Due to Sheeta virya , it relieves pitta dushti working as stanyashodhan ( purifing action of breast milk).

  Diseases like daha ( burning sensation) , jwara ( fever) ,Atisara ( diarrhoea) trishna , swedaatipravartan in children caused  due to pittadushta stanya can be relived.

🌱 Mutral ( stimulates/increases formation of urine) - specifically used in Pittaj mutrakriccha ( difficulty in micturition).

   Hima / fant of ushira used with sugar.

   Ushir churna is used with tandulodaka (rice water) & sugar .

🌱 Mutrakriccha - ushira + ekshu roots + darbha roots + raktachandan kwatha is used.

 

 

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurvedic textbooks

 

THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD USE DHOOPANA DURING RAINY SEASON ?

   As monsoon brings pleasant and green beauty of nature in focus giving happiness., but we should not forget about the infections and diseases coming with it too.

As many people love getting wet in the rains neglecting the upcoming risks for their unhealthy state., that results in making them sick.

                                            

There are many infections seen during monsoon resulting into common flu , viral fever , cough , cold & sore throat.,etc.                                     

DHOOPANA -

Many of us are well known about Dhoopana - an Ayurvedic way of fumigation having holistic values too.                                              

                                         

 

What can you use for Dhoopan ?

👉 Indian Mustard seeds 

👉 Camphor 

👉 Neem leaves 

👉 Aparajita choorna

👉 guggul

Why  should you do dhoopan ?

These above mentioned dravyas have  anti-bacterial , anti- fungal , anti- parasitic , Insecticidal properties.

of all above dravyas , Camphor has  more properties like - Insecticidal , anti-viral , anti-microbial & also anti-tussive .

So due to all of these properties above dravyas possess , dhoopana with them works as a protection from the seasonal diseases for your loved one's.

When should you do Dhoopana ?

Dhoopana can be done in morning or evening.

you should do it once a day . 

TALMULI - USES IN OBGY

 It is known as Kalimusali in Marathi , Talmuli ( mushali) in Sanskrit.

Latin Name - Curculigo orchioides

Family - Amaryllidaceae

                                     

Properties -

Rasa - Madhur , tikta

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Guru,Snigdha , Picchil

Parts Used -  Kand

USES -

1.Vrushya ( Aphrodisiac) -

   So used in Shukra Kshaya ( oligospermia) & Klebya.

2.As it works as Balya ( provides strength) so it is used in Sutika women ( postpartum state).

3. Mutral ( stimulates or increases formation of urine)

    So used in Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Micturition).

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

Ref- Ayurveda textbooks.

SHIRISH - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Shirish in Marathi & Sanskrit , siris in Hindi .

It is of two types - 1) Shwet 2) Krushna

Latin Name - Albizia lebbeck

Family - Leguminoseae

                                    

Properties -

Rasa - Kashaya, Tikta, Madhur

Virya - Alpa Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu ,Ruksha ,Tikshna

Prabhav - Vishaghna

Chemical Constituents - Tannin , saponin

Parts Used - Twak ,Beej , Patra, Pushpa 

USES -

🌱.Due to Madhur anurasa & Vrushya guna - Beej churna ( powder of seeds) is used with cow milk in Shukradarbalya.

🌱.Due to Kashayarasa , Pushpa is used for Shukra Stambhan.

🌱.Twak swarasa with cow ghee in same quantity is used in Shweta Pradara ( leucorrhoea).

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

Ref- Ayurveda textbooks.

SHANKHAPUSHPI - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Shankhapushpi / Sakhvel in Marathi , Shankhavali in Hindi , Shankhapushpi in Sanskrit .

It is best known for it’s Medhya karma.

Latin Name - Convolvulus pluricaulis

Family - Convolvulaceae

                                         

Properties -

Rasa - Kashaya

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Snigdha , Picchil

Prabhav - Medhya ( Improves memory & intellect).

Chemical Constituents - Shankhapushpin

Parts Used - Panchang 

USES -

🌱Vrushya ( Aphrodisiac) - so, used in Shukradaurbalya.

🌱Prajasthapan ( helps to conceive) - so used when Garbhashayadaurbalya (Weakness of uterine muscles) leading to difficulty for  conceiving.

🌱As it works as Mutravirechan so used in Mutrakriccha (Difficulty in micturition).

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

Ref- Ayurveda textbooks.

 

GUDUCHI - USES IN OBGY & others

As due to Covid pandemic , everyone is aware of Rasayan & jwaraghna karma of Guduchi.

let's get to know more about it.

It is known as Gudvel in Marathi , Giloy in Hindi ,Guduchi in Sanskrit .

Latin Name - Tinospora cordifolia

Family - Menispermiaceae

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta , katu ,Kashay

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Fresh - snigdha , mrudu

           Dried - ruksha , laghu ,mrudu

Chemical Constituents -

Stem - Giloin , Berberine , volatile oil , Tinosporin , 0.48 - 1.2% starch

Leaves - beta sitesterol,octikesinol

Parts Used -  Kand (stem) ,Patra (Leaves)

USES -

🌱 Vedanasthapan ( analgesic )

🌱 Pradara ( abnormal uterine discharge) - 

• it is used with  cow milk.

• Guduchi satva is used with lodhra qwatha .

🌱 Rasayan - used in generalised weakness , TB.

  🌱 It is explained in Stanyashodhan gana by charakaacharya.

🌱 Jwaraghna

🌱 Daha ( burning sensation ) - it is used with sugar and jeeraka.

🌱 Pitta - it is used with sugar.

🌱 it is beneficial in jwara (Pyrexia) ,Prameha (DM),yakrut vikar (liver disorders), Amlapitta,Kamala (Jaundice), Atisara (Diarrhoea) , Aamvata (RA) ,Vatrakta (gout), kushtha.

🌱 It also works as Balya & Hrudya.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

Ref- Ayurveda textbooks.

DO YOU KNOW THE BENEFITS OF PASCHIMOTTANASANA ( FOOT - HAND POSE ) ?

 As every Yoga pose is unique and having its unique benefits with its daily and correct practice.

Here , let's get to know about Paschimottanasana - The Foot- Hand Pose.!

It is also known as Padhastasana when it is done in standing Position & when it is practiced in seating position it known as - Paschimottanasana.

                                           

BENEFITS OF PASCHIMOTTANASANA -

👉 Helpful for reducing Belly Fat .

👉 Beneficial for women - in Menstrual disorders 

👉 Beneficial for improving Liver & Pancreatic functions.

👉 Helpful to improve strength of muscles of back & thighs. 

👉 Beneficial in Gridhrasi (Sciatica) Patients.

                                     

So "Practicing yoga daily helps you to prevent from many diseases & keeps you Healthy !!"

                                         

LODHRA - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

 It is known as Lodhra in Marathi , Hindi & Sanskrit.

Latin Name - Symplocos racemosa

Family - symplocaceae

                        

Properties -

Rasa - Kashaya

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Lacturin , Calacturin ,Lacturidin , Glycosides

Parts Used - Skin 

                        

USES -

🌱Due to kashya rasa, uterine vessels gets contracted and gets closed so rakta, kleda & other secretions gets decreased.

🌱Garbhashaya shaithilya & oedema of uterus gets relieved.

🌱 It is used in Kaphapittaj & raktaj yoniroga , Atyartava (Menorrhagia / Menorrhagia), raktapradara ( abnormal uterine bleeding), Shwetpradara ( Leucorrhoea).

🌱Pradara - Lodhra kwatha is used.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

Ref- ayurveda textbooks.

SARPGANDHA - USES IN OBGY

It is known as Adkaei in Marathi , Dhawalbarua in Hindi & Sarpagandha in Sanskrit.

Latin Name - Rauwolfia serpentina

Family - Apocynaceae

                                    

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta, Katu

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Ruksha

Chemical Constituents - recrpin ,serpentin

Parts Used - Roots 

USES -

1.Due to ruksha & Ushna guna, it works as Kamavsadak.so used in increased sextual desire.

2.It works as Garbhashay sankochak ( causes uterine contractions) so used in Kashtartava ( Dysmenorrhoea) & Sakashtaprasava ( difficult labour).

3.After delivery , It is used for Aparapatana ( delivery of placenta).

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.

 

SHALMALI - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Savar/ Katesavar in Marathi ,Semal / Semar in Hindi , Shalmali in Sanskrit & Silk cotton tree in English.

Latin Name - Salmalia malberica

Family - Bombacaceae

                             

Properties -

Rasa - Madhur

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Laghu, Snigdha ,Picchil

Mochrasa -

Rasa - Kashaya

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Laghu ,Snigdha ,Picchil

Chemical Constituents - Tannin , Galic acid

Parts Used - Roots ,Flower ,Fruit , Niryas 

USES -

🌱Vrushya -

 Its mushali works as Vrushya ( Aphrodisiac)  so used in vajikarana yoga.

🌱Mochrasa -

• Due to Kashayrasa , it works as Shukrastambhan.

• Due to Kashayrasa , it works as stambhan & vranashodhan-ropan so kwatha of mochrasa is useful in Shwetapradara ( Leucorrhoea) & raktapradara.( abnormal uterine bleeding).

• It is also used for Uttarbasti helpful for healing cervical erosions.

• Mochrasa ghrita is useful in all types of pradara ( abnormal vaginal discharges) & also provoides strength.

🌱Raktapradara -

Swarasa of flowers is given in rakta pradara.

🌱Pradara -

Choorna of skin of tree is used with milk.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurvedic textbooks

WHY BREAST FEEDING IS IMPORTANT FOR BOTH - MOTHER & BABY ??

 As World Breast Feeding Week is celebrated from 1st August - 7 th August every year.

The Aim for celebrating this week is to promote Breast Feeding for improving baby's growth naturaly.

Breast Feeding has different Benefits for mother & also the Breast Milk has different benefits explained in Ayurveda & also in modern science.

In Ayurveda Breast Milk is known as Stanya. It has Madhur Rasa, Sheeta virya & Kashaya Anurasa.

STANYA alleviates Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha & Shrama( Lethargy).

Qualities of Stanya -

 - Medhya ( Improve memory & intellect)

-  Balya ( Gives strength)

-  Hridya ( Pleasant for mind and body )

-  Chakshushya ( improves vision health).

                                     

STANYA Promotes - 

- Smriti ( Memory)

- Buddhi ( Intelligence)

- Ojas ( essence of sapta -dhatus)

- Kapha Dosha

- Agni ( Digestive fire)                             

                                              

Benefits of Breast Milk  for baby -

- Nutritional 

- Provides Immunity.

- Helps for Better Mental Growth.

- Provides Protection against illness.                       

                                

Benefits of Breast Feeding for Mother are - 

-  Decreases chances of post partum Haemorrhage

-  Helps Uterine involution

-  Provides Contraception 

-  Protects against Cancer of Breast & Ovary. 

                                                  

Breast Feeding helps to develop a stronger bonding between the mother & Child.