Article: CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF EFFICACY AND CLINICAL SAFETY OF ARAGWADH MAJJA WITH GUDA GRANULES IN CONSTIPATION DURING PREGNANCY: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130113

Pages: 62-63

Author: Rahul Gajare, Yesha Soni *

Abstract: Constipation (vibandha) is a common symptom during pregnancy. Majority of cases are simple constipation that occurs Physiologically because of atonicity of the gut because of progesterone, pressure of gravid uterus on the pelvic colon and increased water absorption from the intestine, which causes stool to dry out, but there are certain other causes which can complicate this condition, according to various research this condition can worsen into hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula for lifetime after pregnancy. Thus, treating constipation during pregnancy is essential, in modern various laxatives are prescribed in constipation which decreases absorption of essential nutrients during pregnancy, thus a new drug should be researched for the same purpose with less side effects, Ayurvedic texts has mentioned aragwadh as best drug for mrudu virechana i.e., mild laxative. This article aims to provide action and safety of aragwadh majja with guda granules as laxative which prevents further lifetime complications secondary to constipation after and during pregnancy.

Keyword: Aragwadh majja granules, constipation during pregnancy, laxative, vibandha.