REVIEW ON KASHTARTAVA (DYSMENORRHEA) AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
*Dr. Sushma Kadyan
ABSTRACT
Kashtartava is a broad term which covers all the problems and ailments that a woman may sufferfrom during or around menstruation. It includes both primary and secondary types of dysmenorrhea. In present-day life, women are effectively facing challenges encountered by stressful life resulting in Mithyaahara and Vihara, over exertion and malnutrition, this may direct to Vikruti in “Rituchakra?? leading to various Vyadhi allied to menstruation. Ayurveda recommends Ritucharya and Dinacharya, diet modulation and Yoga in the form of Asanas, Pranayam and meditation on a regular basis so as to alleviate dysmenorrhoea effectively. Similarly, Uttarbasti, Garbhashaya Balya Aushadhi, Anuvasana or Matrabasti can also be administered if necessary.
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