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Ayurveda Female Reproductive Healthcare
The human race is nurtured in the lap of the mother. An attention towards caring for the one (i.e. mother) who has cared for the universe for centuries is a gesture of gratitude.
Two-thirds of the world's population is dependent on the alternative medical practices for the primary health care. India has several scientifically evolved, time-tested medical traditions, of which Ayurveda has cared for the well and the ill for centuries in this land.
The revival of Ayurveda in its own land is attaining greater importance and it is time to incorporate all her experiential wisdom into practice through scientific research and committed implementation. The following are the areas where Ayurveda can benefit female reproductive healthcare.
Pre-puberty period- Prevention of undernourishment by Ayurveda food practices (e.g., usage of Black gram, Groundnut, Ashwagandha, vegetables, and greens. (Shigru, Chakramuni). Administration of Herbs in the form of Rasayanas that support the normal physiological changes during puberty- Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Amalaki, Brahmi, etc).
Menstrual variations- Amenorrhea Usage of herbal emmenagogues, viz. Kumari, Gingly, nutritional supplementation of minerals nutrients by greens, herbo-mineral preparations to combat malnourishment as the cause of this condition.
Dysmenorrhea: when unabated, the normal course of medical care could be managed through Ayurvedic pancha karma maneuvers.
Menorrhagia- Prevention of anemia, and rectifying the found excess flow through ? formulations comprising of Shatavari, Lodhra, Ashoka, Japa, Varuna, Bilva etc.
Altered cycles- Aiming at regulation, poly-herbal treatments combined with Pancha karma. (e.g. Ashoka, Kumari, Triphala, Panchakola etc. and Virechana, Basti.)
Implementation of practices for progeny, as per scheduled Ayurvedic methods will benefit safe and smooth parenthood. The area being less important for economical reasons in the developing countries like ours could be considered under long term goals.
The aspect of immediate goals will encompass the components of Ante-natal care.
Continuity of pregnancy and aiding normal fetal growth through-
Monthly dietetic regimen
- First month - Plain milk as much as one can consume at intervals
- Second month - Kseerapaka prepared with madhura oushadha.
- Third month - Milk with Honey and Gritha (ghee/clarified butter)
- Fourth month - Milk with Navaneetha (Butter)
- Fifth month - Milk with gritha Payasa.
- Sixth and seventh month - Gokshura ksheera paka
- Eighth month - Milk and ghritha.
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