A clinical study of laghu malini vasantha rasa in asrigdhara w.r.t. abnormal uterine bleeding

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In women, menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon, which means the periodic discharge of menstrual blood from the uterus. The estimated blood loss is around 20-80 ml (average- 50 ml) and the duration of menstruation is 3-7 days (5 days on average), any irregularities in the menstrual flow lead to deterioration of women's health. Asrigdhara is a disease characterized as a combination of excessive and prolonged bleeding per vaginum with or without intermenstrual bleeding. Asrigdhara can be corresponding to Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) characterized by deviation from normal menstruation with no Organo-Pelvic pathology. It is considered one of the commonest leading Gynecological problems. This prolonged and excessive bleeding leads to Anemia, in certain cases which is eventually lifethreatening if left untreated. Hence, being in an alarming condition requires a safe, costeffective & positive line of cure. Hence forth in the present study, Laghu Malini Vasantha Rasa is found to be an effective treatment in Asrigdhara which strengthens the uterine health & reproductive system, thereby systemizing the HPO axis by Hormonal symmetry and balancing the menstrual cycle. The current study was assessed with the help of required assessment criteria which showed the following results. • Effect on the duration of menstrual flow - 70 % • Effect on amount of blood loss - 80% • Effect on intermenstrual period & pain during cycles - 56.7% Keywords: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding , Asrigdhara, Laghu Malini Vasantha Rasa, Pradara INTRODUCTION Menstruation is an essential physiological function of women during their reproductive age