ABSTRACT

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), is a heterogenous condition with a complex pathophysiology, is one of the commonest endocrine metabolic issue impacting 6-10% of women in their conceptive age. The disorder accounts for delayed periods, oligomenorhhea, infertility, obesity and hirsutism. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. In Ayurveda, Aartava term is used for both menstrual blood, ovulation and ovarian hormones. Therefore amenorrhea, anovulation, hormonal dysfunction can be considered as disturbance in Aartava or can be reciprocated with Aartavadushti. Vata-kapha Pradhana Tridosha, along with the vitiation of Agni can together contribute for the manifestation of PCOS (Kaphavritta Vata). The treatment approach is hormonal therapy, insulin sensitizer and ovulation induction in contemporary medicines. In Ayurveda the line of treatment is according to Dosha predominance. Lashuna having the properties of VataKaphahara, Srotoshodhaka and Anulomana is taken in present study as the management of PCOS in the form of Lashuna Churna capsules. Keyword: Ayurveda, Artavadushti, Lashuna, PCOS
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2055