A Comprahensive Review on Raktapradarahara Choorna in Asrigdhara Vis-À-Vis Abnormal Uterine Bleeding


Authors : Dr. Chandarani; Dr. Bhagyashree H. C.; Dr. Usha D. T.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August


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Abstract : Background Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is variation in normal menstrual flow in terms of amount, frequency, duration and interval in menstrual cycle. The sign and symptom of abnormal excessive vaginal bleeding is given the term Asrigdara in Ayurveda treaties. Excessive uncontrolled bleeding is one of the major gynecological complain causing admission in hospital and later surgical intervention due to emergency created because of prolonged continuous bleeding. Conservative management is a need of time. There are many formulations mentioned in traditional practices to improve quality of life and to reduce the percentage of surgical interventions in gynecological disorder. Aim To evaluate the efficacy of Raktapradarahara Choorna in Asrigdhara. Materials Classical textbooks of Ayurveda along with Modern literature . Discission Raktapradarahara choorna having the qualities of raktastambhan, raktashodhan, vatapittaghna may definitely help in managing Asrigdara which is easily available, cost effective and palatable. Result The compound, Raktapradarahara Choorna seems to be an effective combination to relieve symptoms and condition of patient.

Keywords : Asrigdhara, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Raktapradarahara Choorna.

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Background Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is variation in normal menstrual flow in terms of amount, frequency, duration and interval in menstrual cycle. The sign and symptom of abnormal excessive vaginal bleeding is given the term Asrigdara in Ayurveda treaties. Excessive uncontrolled bleeding is one of the major gynecological complain causing admission in hospital and later surgical intervention due to emergency created because of prolonged continuous bleeding. Conservative management is a need of time. There are many formulations mentioned in traditional practices to improve quality of life and to reduce the percentage of surgical interventions in gynecological disorder. Aim To evaluate the efficacy of Raktapradarahara Choorna in Asrigdhara. Materials Classical textbooks of Ayurveda along with Modern literature . Discission Raktapradarahara choorna having the qualities of raktastambhan, raktashodhan, vatapittaghna may definitely help in managing Asrigdara which is easily available, cost effective and palatable. Result The compound, Raktapradarahara Choorna seems to be an effective combination to relieve symptoms and condition of patient.

Keywords : Asrigdhara, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Raktapradarahara Choorna.

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