Symptoms of Menorrhagia (Atyartava)

Following are the signs or symptoms that indicate the presence of this disease in females: ·

• • Excessive or prolonged bleeding during menstruation cycle or decrease in inter menstrual period and off and on bleeding.

Causes /Dosha

The doshas responsible for this ailment are Vata and Pitta dosha. Pathogenesis
The vata and pitta gets aggravated due to the consumption of excessively salty, sour, heavy, vidahi / acidic (foods that produce burning), unctuous substances, deep-fried, greasy and non-vegetarian.

Vata eliminates menstrual blood from the uterus and Pitta symbolizes heat or fire hence and increases in the amount of blood in the channels that carry menstrual blood imbalances these two dosha. This further results in the in profuse and irregular bleeding.

Treatment for Menorrhagia (Atyartava)

• • Ashokarishta
• • Pradarantak Rasa.
• • Make a paste of seven Pomegranate leaves mixed with seven grains of rice,together crushed with a small amount of water.
  Dosage: Take the paste twice daily for 30 days.
• • Add two or three teaspoon of lemon juice to one glass of water. Add one teaspoon of raw sugar
  Dosage: Take twice daily. Take fresh coconut water once a day.

Recipe for Menorrhagia (Atyartava)

• • Squeeze the juice from 200 grams of fresh coriander leaves. Take half a cupof the juice twice daily. It has a cooling effect and balances the aggravating Pitta.
  
  
• • Fresh coriander leaves with 2 tablespoon of coarse coriander seed powdershould be soaked in one cup of water in the morning. After 5 to 6 hours mash the solution and drink it. Some honey or sugar for taste can be added . Similarly soak at night and drink in the morning.

Panchakarma for Menorrhagia (Atyartava)

• • Food that is fried, greasy, spicy and sour are to be avoided
• • Indian spices like coriander, turmeric, mint, anise seeds are recommended.
• • Hot spices, garlic, ginger, chilies and similar spices are to be avoided.
• • Tea and coffee are not advised.
• • Green vegetables like zucchini, squash, cucumber, pumpkin, amla (Indian gooseberry), dates, soups of legumes and vegetables etc must be consumed.
• • Fresh fruits (except citrus ones) and dairy products like milk, fresh cottage
• • Cheese and ghee (butter oil) should be taken.
• • Pulses and grains are also very beneficial.
• • Coconut water, barley water or buttermilk can be taken.
• • Work beyond capacity must not be undertaken.
• • Hygiene of genital organs must be maintained.
• • Bowels must be cleaned every morning.
• • Relaxation of the mind is very important.

Yoga for Menorrhagia (Atyartava)

• • Bhujagasana
• • Sitkari
• • Sitali pranayam