An ayurvedic approach for the treatment of complicated ovarian cyst- a case study

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: An ayurvedic approach for the treatment of complicated ovarian cyst- a case study
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Jyoti Thakur
Soni Kapil
Anil Bhardwaj


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Year: 2022

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Ovarian cysts are sacs filled with fluid or semisolid material that is formed in the ovaries or on their surface. They may occur as a result of normal ovarian functions, or they may be abnormal growths. The majorities of ovarian cysts are benign and asymptomatic. In Ayurveda, an Ovarian cyst may be correlated with Granthi . The present study describes a case of a complicated ovarian cyst . Granthi involves all 3 doshas along with Rakta, Mamsa, and Meda . So, in this case, study, a combination of Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa is used to treat and balance all of the 3 doshas. The study revealed Granthihar properties of Virechana, Palashadi Aasthapana Basti and Narayana Taila Anuvasana Basti along with an Aartav Pravartaka yoga leading to reduction in the size of the ovarian cyst of the patient and regularity in her menstrual periods. Keywords: Ovarian cyst, Granthi, Shodhana, Shamana, Virechana, Basti INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Jyoti Thakur et al

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