Abstract

SHATAPUSHPA TAILA MATRA BASTI, A REMEDY FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW THROUGH AYURVEDIC PROSPECTIVE

Shivangi Singh*, Alok Kumar Srivastava, G. M. Kavya and Krishna Kumar Sharma

ABSTRACT

Women experiences many transitions and cycles through life and the ebb and flow of hormones; as our lifestyle has become more stressful and unnatural this has led to different types of gynecological problems. Nowadays increasing number of patients with various forms of menstrual irregularities is seen attending the outpatients, among these PCOS is important one. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age which is characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities, and/or small cysts on one or both ovaries. PCOS is a set of symptoms, so in Ayurveda it can be correlated with Artava Kshaya, Pushpaghani Jataharini, Vandhya Yonivyapad etc. Allopathic treatments shows temporary relief in curing of this disease and produce massive side effects. Thus, it is necessary to modulate an Ayurvedic approach towards the disease. In Ayurveda, especially Panchakarma therapy provides a clear response to the rising problem of PCOS in the modern era. Shatapushpa oil when administered through rectum in the form of Matra Basti, it nourishes the reproductive system and detoxifies it at the same time. It works on the main Dosha i.e. Vata Dosha. It also relieves stress from the body and mind to improve the quality of life. Hence, it is one of the most highly recommended therapy in PCOS.

Keywords: Artava Kshaya, PCOS, Shatapushpa, Panchakarma, Matra Basti.