Abstract

*Dr. Madhuri Bhalgat and Dr. Trushna Agam

ABSTRACT

Asrigdara is a disease of menstrual cycle which characterized by excessive bleeding in menstruation. Asrigdara (Menorrhagia) is not a disease, but a symptom of so many diseases. Menorrhagia is a gynecological problem found in Prasuti tantra. Menorrhagia is characterized by the excessive bleeding per vaginum in amount and duration both. In Ayurvedic classics, Menorrhagia is termed as Asrigdara, means excessive discharge of blood per vaginum. Other symptoms like Backaches, pain in lower abdomen and weakness are also present in it. it is mainly due to vitiation of Vata and Pitta dosha. Prolonged and excessive bleeding may provoke of exacerbated anemia. Asrigdar eventually be life threatening if left untreated. The treatment should be based on the use of drugs which are. Stambhana Dravyas, pittashamak, vatanulomak, Raktaprasadakdravy. There is loss of blood, so the drugs and diet which increases Rakta dhatu in body are also effective. Therefore, treatment mainly based on concept of Raktastambhaka and Raktavardhaka.