ABSTRACT

Women is endowed with energy of procreation for which menarche is the first step. Menstrual Cycle commences with this and ends with menopause; having normal menstruation depicts the well-being of female. A slight deviation in the menstrual cycle which may be excessive or low is leading to the fear of some serious pathology of internal genital organs. The amount of menstrual discharge varies from person to person. Acharya Charaka has clearly stated that neither excessive nor scanty discharge is considered normal. The menstrual abnormalities are a common that plague women. 30% of women visiting gynecological OPD’s have menstrual variations. Artavakshaya is one among these gynecological problems. It is characterized by delayed and scanty menstruation associated with pain in lower abdomen or/and back during menstraution. This can be compared with Oligomenorrhoea and Hypomenorrhoea based on sign and symptoms. The contents of the selected drugs are Agneya in nature with the properties like Artavajanana, Rakta-uttejaka, Garbhashaya-uttejaka and Raktashodhaka. Objectives: A conceptual study of Artavakshaya. To evaluate the efficacy of J R Vati (Jyotishmati Rajikaadi Vati), To compare the efficacy of J R Vati with Rajahpravartani Vati. Study Design: This research work is a single blind comparative clinical study; conducted on 60 patients presenting with Pratyma Lakshanas of Artavakshaya, equally divided in to two groups (Group A and Group B). Group A was given J R Vati (Jyotishmati Rajikaadi Vati) and Group B was given Rajahpravartani Vati for a period of 3 menstrual cycles and follow up for further 2 menstrual cycles. Result: The drugs showed good improvement in Duration of flow, delayed menstrual cycle, amount of flow and pain. Keywords: Artavakshaya, Oligomenorrhoea, Hypomenorrhoea, Menstrual disorder, Hormonal treatment, J R Vati, Rajahpravartani Vati.
Publication date: 01/08/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.8.9280