ABSTRACT

Uterine fibroid are common benign tumours among women’s reproductive tract. Uterine fibroid, a noncancerous growth of the uterus that mostly appear during 35-45 age of female and also known as fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas, are such gynaecological disorder which are posing a major health problem. Though direct mention about noncancerous growth in us are unavailable in Ayurveda texts. A review of Ayurveda literature, correlate uterine fibroids with Arbuda or Granthi. Aetiopathogenesis, signs, and symptoms of uterine fibroids could be correlate with the description given in Ayurveda texts on Arbuda. Uterine fibroids could be considered as Tridoshaja, Mansaja, and Yapya disease according to various classifications of Arbuda. Various clinical presentations of an individual with this condition can be explained with the help of Tridosha and Mamsa Dhatu involvement. Disease pathogenesis could be described by following the samprapti of Arbuda. Ayurvedic literature with available modern literatures stayed referred with an aim to make a clear understanding regarding the concept of Garbhashayagata Arbuda and its possible correlation with uterine fibroids. Keywords: Arbuda, Garbhashaya, Mamsa, Fibroid, Tumour, Uterine fibroid
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1042