Article: A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF MISREYA ARKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UDAVARTINI YONI VYAPAD WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17258

Pages: 95-103

Author: Uthiraleka G *, Rajani Kagga

Abstract: Introduction: Primary Dysmenorrhea, known as Udavartini Yoni Vyapad in Ayurveda, is an increasingly prevalent gynaecological condition that significantly impacts women's health and quality of life. Ayurveda intervention with Misreya Arka (fennel seed hydro-distillate) offers a holistic and safe option by addressing the condition's root pathology, which is the vitiation of Apana Vayu. Materials And Methods: A randomized, open-label, controlled clinical study was conducted on 30 patients diagnosed with Udavartini Yoni Vyapad. Patients were equally divided into two groups: Group A (Trial) received Misreya Arka and Group B (Control) received Chaturbeeja Arka. Assessments were performed pre- and post-intervention using subjective parameters and validated scoring systems like the WaLIDD score, Wong-Baker Pain Scale and VMS Scale. Statistical analysis was done using non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney U test). Result: Misreya Arka demonstrated statistically superior efficacy compared to Chaturbeeja Arka in relieving pain and resolving associated systemic symptoms. Group A had a higher percentage of significant results (81.25%) compared to Group B (68.75%). Discussion and Conclusion: Misreya Arka is statistically proved as a highly effective and safe Ayurveda treatment for managing Udavartini Yoni Vyapad (Primary Dysmenorrhea). The treatment provided statistically significant pain relief and led to the clinical resolution of core symptoms, suggesting it can be considered a promising and reliable alternative to conventional analgesics.

Keyword: Udavartini Yoni Vyapad, Primary Dysmenorrhea, Misreya Arka, Foeniculum vulgare, Arka Kalpana, Ayurveda.