ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL VIEW ON INFERTILITY AS PER AYURVEDA AND ROLE OF UTTARBASTI IN DISEASE
Dr. Tejashri Naik*
ABSTRACT
Vandhyatva means infertility which described as failure to achieve successful pregnancy. The condition is also associated with Garbha Strava or Mrutvatsa. There are various factors which can be considered responsible for the infertility, these includes stress, genetic issue, lifestyle, smoking, drug abuse and presence of other diseases, etc. Vitiation of Vata Dosha mainly involve in Vandhyatva, the disturbance in Rutu, Ambu, Kshetra & Beeja may also leads infertility. Ayurveda philosophers mentioned Shamana and Shodhanchikitsa along with life style management for the treatment of infertility. Shodhanchikitsa offers enormous effect which helps in balancing Doshas. Uttarbasti is best approach amongst the many therapies for infertility; it pacifies Vata Dosha, correct ailments of reproductive tract; detoxify uterus and maintain stability of Garbha. Uttar Basti facilitates drug administration into uterus directly or towards the target site. Present review explores view on female infertility and role of Uttar Basti in the treatment of infertility.
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