Article: FRACTIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155160

Pages: 82-85

Author: Jeena Aravind U *

Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is a frequent clinical presentation among women in the reproductive period. It is a highly distressing cyclical issue for which an appropriate intervention is necessary to achieve a better quality of life. The journey of the progression of any disease from its causes to the various clinical manifestations in an individual is contemplated for the classical management in Ayurveda. In addition to the disease's etiological factors and pathogenesis, the host factor's distinctiveness is also assessed for accurate Ayurvedic management. Though Vata (one among the three physiological principles in the body) is the culprit in the manifestation of menstrual pain, the cause, the disease process, and the severity of the vitiation may vary. There can also be differences in host strength. Hence, it is crucial to understand the fraction of variance in the pathogenesis and associated factors in dysmenorrhea for a precise treatment plan.

Keyword: Fractional variance, Ayurveda, Dysmenorrhea, Management, Vata