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.

SHALIPARNI - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is Known as Salwan in Marathi , Sakhin in Hindi ,Shaliparni in Sanskrit .

It comes under Laghu Panchmoola.

Latin Name - Desmodium gangeticum

Family - Leguminoceae                                                      

Properties -

Rasa - Madhur ,Tikta

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Guru , Snigdha

Chemical Constituents -

Oil ,Ksharabh , Raal, Gangetinin ,Gangetin,desmodin.

Parts Used - Panchang

USES -

1.Due to Madhur , Snigdha & guru guna , it works as Vrushya , so it is used in Shukradaurbalya.

2.As it works as Tridoshghna , so helpful in Sutikaroga ( Diseases of puerperal women).

3.As it works as Mutral ( stimulates / increases production of urine) so helpful in Mutrakriccha 

 (Difficulty in Micturition).

 It relieves from daha ,Shoola ( Pain).

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurvedic textbooks

BHUJANGASANA ( COBRA POSE) - BENEFITS & CAUTONS FOR WHO SHOULDNOT DO IT !!

When you are  thinking about Yoga Poses , you must know that each Yoga pose has it's different benefits but after its daily and correct practice.

Here, lets know about Bhujangasana - The Cobra Pose!

Bhujangasana is also known as Sarpasana , Cobra Pose, Serpent Pose.  

                                

 WHAT ARE  THE BENEFITS OF BHUJANGASANA ?

👉 It is useful in  Dysmenorrhoea.

👉 It gives prevention from Uterine Prolapse.

👉 It is useful in all the menstrual disorders.

👉 It helps to reduce belly fat.

👉 It is helpful in Thyroid , Kidney & Pancreas disorders.

👉 It is beneficial in disorders of respiratory system.

👉 It helps to increase digestive fire.

👉 It helps to provide strength to shoulders , chest , neck , back & spine.

                                 

WHO SHOULDNOT PRACTICE COBRA POSE ?

❌ Pregnant woman.

❌ Hernia patients.

❌ Slipped or Herniated disc patients. 

SARIVA - USES IN OBGY

 It is known as Upalsari in Marathi , Anantmool in Hindi , Sariva in Sanskrit & Indian sarasa parila in English.

It is of two types - shweta & Krishna.

Latin Name - Hemidesmus indicus

Family - Asclepiadaceae

                         

Properties -

Rasa - Madhur , Tikta

Virya - Sheeta

Vipaka - Madhur

Guna - Guru , Snigdha

Chemical Constituents -

 Volatile oil, Methoxy salicilic aldehyde , B-sitesterol ,Tetracyclin tri terpin , kitone , saponin.,etc

Parts Used - Roots 

USES -

🌱Due to tikta rasa, it purifies pittadushta stanya ( breast milk impurified due to pitta dosha)

🌱Due to Madhur , Snigdha & Sheeta guna , it increases Shukra and Oja ,so used in Shukradaurbalya.

🌱 As it works as Rakta prasadan & rakta stambhan properties , it is used in Pradara ( Abnormal vaginal discharges) ,Pittaj & Raktaj Yoniroga.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.

 

KAMPILLAK - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Kapila in Marathi, Kabila in Hindi , Kampilla ( Kampillak) in Sanskrit & Kamal tree in English.

Latin Name - Mallotus philipinensis

Family - Euphorbiaceae 

                    

Properties -

Rasa - Katu

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, ruksha ,Tikshna

Chemical Constituents -

Isorottlerin , Rotlerin, Homorotlerrin , volatile oil , tannin , citric & oxalic acid

Parts Used - Phala-raja

USES -

🌱 Garbhanirodhak -

    It is used Garbhanirodhak ( Contraceptive)

🌱 Vrana-Shodhan

🌱 Vrana-ropan.

🌱 It is useful in raktadushti janya vikara ( diseases caused due to impure blood).

Precautions -

if used in higher amount - causes Nausea.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.