1. No category

ISBN 978-93-5173-179-3
http://www.ayurlog.com
ISSN 2320-7329
Vol. 3
Special issue*- 16th Feb. 2015
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science
A Web based quarterly online published Open Access peer reviewed National E-journal of Ayurved
Conceptual study of preventive and curative aspect of shatavari in menstrual
disorders.
Pallavi Udhvarao Jadhav1 , Sharayu A. Kore2
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. M.D.Sch. Dravyaguna vigyana
2. Prof. & HOD dept of Dravyaguna vigyana
Dept of Dravyaguna vigyana SSAM Hadpsar,pune-28
______________________________________________________________________________
menstrual disorders. Shatavari is mainly
Abstract-
known for its phytoestrogenic properties.
Now a day women have made
With an increasing awareness about the
tremendous progress in all various fields,
harmful effects with synthetic oestrogens,
today’s woman is juggling with carrier,
the interest is focused in plant derived
marriage and family responsibilities like
oestrogens. Shatavari is one of the
never before. Due to lifestyle changes and
promising drugs which has been mentioned
stressful life most of women are suffering
for its importance in prevention and
from menstrual disorders like
treatment of disorders of Menstruation. Its
dysmenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea,
beneficial uses in correcting menstrual
menorrhagia, and metrorrhagia etc.The
irregularities are mentioned in Samhitas.
majority of these conditions are included in
This article aims to evaluate the biological
Artava Kshaya and Artava Vruddhi in our
activities and pharmacological applications
Samhitas.
of Shatavari according to Samhitas and
As stated in Ayurvedic Samhitas
modern researches.
Shatavari is one of the best drugs in all
Key words- Shatavari, phytoestrogen,
Artav, menstrual disorders.
In present era there are many health
INTODUCTION
related problems are increased due to
1
ISBN 978-93-5173-179-3
http://www.ayurlog.com
ISSN 2320-7329
Vol. 3
Special issue*- 16th Feb. 2015
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science
A Web based quarterly online published Open Access peer reviewed National E-journal of Ayurved
changing lifestyle, food habits, and stress. In
Shatavari is most frequently used and
women it specially affect the menstrual
most imp drug in Ayurveda. It is described
cycle by hormonal disturbances. So that the
in most of all Samhitas. In Charaka Samhita
menstrual disorders are very common in
(Ch.su.4/9, 18) Shatavari included in Balya,
women. For all these menstrual disorders
Vayasthapana Gana. In Sushruta
Oestrogen replacement therapy is
(Su.Su.38/4, 5) it is included in
recommended. At the same time, oestrogen
Vidarigandhadhi Gana and
therapy is known to increase the risk for
Kantakpanchmul. These Gana indicates the
endometrial cancer, breast cancer, venous
action of Shatavari as a Pittavataghna,
thromboembolic events and gall bladder
Balya, raktapittaghna etc. This classification
disease. Considering these facts of modern
shows the pharmacological action of
therapy Ayurvedic drug will be superior for
Shatavari. It is widely used for lactogenesis
the beneficiary effects over the risk factors
after delivery but not to the extent for
associated with Modern drugs which is safe
menstrual disorders. Kashyap Samhita has
and having similar effects on menstrual
dedicated one complete chapter in
disorders. There are many drugs mentioned
Kalpasthana ‘Shatapushpa Shatavari
in Samhitas having similar Rasa, Vipak and
Kalpaadhyaya’. This explores its
Veerya like Shatavari, but the Shatavari is
Pharmacological properties in many
most important due to its Prabhavatmak
The above verse explains wide variety of
karma which can be explained by modern
menstrual disorders leading to infertility or
experimental pharmacological work
Low birth weight babies or babies with low
especially on female reproductive system
immunity. So it can not only treat
related to Hypothalamus Pituitary ovarian
amenorrhea, menorrhagia and metrorrhagia,
axis responsible for either effect of
hypomenorrhoea, early menopause, delayed
Atyartava or Ksheenartava.
menarche, improper flow or dry vaginal
AYURVEDIC REFERENCES-
2
ISBN 978-93-5173-179-3
http://www.ayurlog.com
ISSN 2320-7329
Vol. 3
Special issue*- 16th Feb. 2015
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science
A Web based quarterly online published Open Access peer reviewed National E-journal of Ayurved
canal but also improves further progeny,
Madhur –Sheet, Rrasa-Vipak-Virya.
hence both drugs named ‘Amruta’.
Shatavari also has action on CNS as it
shows Medhya property. So that it reduces
According to Ayurvedic references
the stress which directly affects the
Shatavari acts in all menstrual irregularities
hormonal system. It also strengthens the
due to its prabhavatmak karma on female
body due to its Balya Karma and especially
reproductive system. Shatavari nourishes
female reproductive organs i.e. uterus,
the Rasa dhatu. And Artava is upadhatu of
overy, vagina cervix.
Rasa (Ch.Chi15/17). In Artavkshaya i.e.
amenorrhea (absence of menses),
It is also recommended in Shaak Varga by
hypomenorrhoea (bleeding is unduly scanty
highest authority Charaka Samhita
and lasts for <2days), oligomenorrhoea
(Ch.Chi.27/108). The reason behind it seems
(bleeding occurs more than 35days and
to be the preventive aspect and also
remains constant at that frequency),
Rasayana for all ages in female life cycle ;
dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation of
right before birth in intrauterine life not only
sufficient magnitude so as incapacitate day
for female but useful for both the gender as
today activities) it corrects the Rasa Dhatu
Rasayana for Shukravahasrotas in males in
and its Upadhatu Artava. In Artav Vruddhi
specified conditions as mentioned by
i.e. menorrhagia (cyclic bleeding at normal
Sharangdhar Samhita.
intervals but in excessive in amount i.e. >80
MODERN REVIEW-
ml), polymenorrhoea (cyclic bleeding where
cycle is reduced <21 days), epimenorrhoea
According to modern researches
(frequent cycle with excessive prolonged
Shatavari is used to correct menstrual
bleeding), metrorrhagia (irregular, acyclic
irregularities due to the Phytoestrogenic
bleeding) there is Vata, Pitta and Rakta
components present in it 7. Phytoestrogens
dushti occurs. In this it corrects the Vata,
are defined as any plant compound
Pitta and Rakta by its Madhur, Tikta –
structurally and/or functionally similar to
3
ISBN 978-93-5173-179-3
ISSN 2320-7329
http://www.ayurlog.com
Special issue*- 16th Feb. 2015
Vol. 3
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science
A Web based quarterly online published Open Access peer reviewed National E-journal of Ayurved
ovarian and placental oestrogens and their
By all above references it is concluded
active metabolites11. The phytoestrogen
that Shatavari is best choice of drug in all
have a similar structure to oestradiol and are
menstrual irregularities and has many
able to bind the estrogen receptor (ER).
benefits over hormonal therapy. Its daily
Phytoestrogens affect the regulation of
consumption can prevent many
ovarian cycles and oestrous in female
gynecological disorders before its
mammals and the promotion of growth,
occurrence. So Shatavari should be used in
differentiation and physiological functions
women from before the birth till the last end
of the female genital tract, pituitary, breast
of life.
and several other organs and tissues in both
REFERENCES-
sexes. So that it can corrects all menstrual
irregularities. Oestrogen therapy is known to
1. Ed. By Vd. Aacharya Yadavji
increase the risk for endometrial cancer,
Trikamji “Charak Samhita by
breast cancer, venous thromboembolic
Agnivesha –Chakrapani and
8
events and gall bladder disease .
Drudhabalasampurit”,published by
Considering the threat associated with
Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan,
oestrogen replacement therapy there is a
Varanasi (2000)
substantial increase in risk associated with
2. Ed. By Vd. Acharya Yadavji
long periods of oestrogen use and this risk
Trikamji “Sushrut Samhita – by
persisted even several years after
Dalhan” published by Chaukhamba
8
discontinuation of oestrogen use . So that
Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi
the naturally available phytoestrogen which
(2002)
is abundantly present in Shatavari is a better
3. Ed. By Shastriparadkar
8
drug of choice .
Bhaishajacharya Hari Sadashiv
“Ashtang Hrudaya –by Arundatta
CONCLUSION-
and Hemadri”,Published by Chaukhamba Surbharati
4
ISBN 978-93-5173-179-3
http://www.ayurlog.com
ISSN 2320-7329
Special issue*- 16th Feb. 2015
Vol. 3
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science
A Web based quarterly online published Open Access peer reviewed National E-journal of Ayurved
Prakashan, Varanasi (2000)
8. E. Barrett-Connor. Ann Rev Pub
4. Sharma P.V. “Dravyaguna Vijnana
Health 1998, Vol 19, pp55.
Vol-II”–published by, Chaukhamba
9.
Bharati Academy, Varanasi.
D. Grady, T. Gebretsadik, K.
Kerlikowske, V. Ernster, D. Petitti.
5. Prof.Chunekar Krushanachadra
Obs Gyn 1995, Vol 85, pp304.
“Bhavaprakash Nighantus
10. P.L. Whitten, H.B. Patisaul. Envi
Helth Per, 2001, Vol 109, pp 5.
Savimarsh Hindi Vyakhyopet”
published by,Chaukhamba Bharati
Academy, Varanasi.
6. M.I.Bakker, Dietary intake of
phytoestrogens- RIVM Report
320103002/2004. 1 (2004).
7. 12. M.G. Glazier. Arch Inter Med
2001, Vol 161, and pp1161.
Cite this article:
CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE ASPECT OF SHATAVARI IN
MENSTRUAL DISORDERS.
PALLAVI JADHAV
Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science-2014; 3(2): 1-5
5