An Ayurvedic approach in management of Asrigdaraw.s.r. to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Study article

Oct 22, 2026

Asrigdara is described as a gynecological disorder marked by excessive per-vaginal bleeding and considered among the most common leading problems. Ayurvedic texts present treatment options including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa, with Shodhana Chikitsa emphasized for expelling vitiated Dosha. Modern management for abnormal uterine bleeding relies on hemostatic, analgesic, and hormonal therapies, including prostaglandin-related and antifibrinolytic agents, yet definitive efficacy remains unproven and costs with side effects can lead to hormonal imbalance. The document argues for an integrated Ayurveda approach using Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa and relevant herbal or herbo-mineral preparations to reduce recurrence and address Raktapradar and associated symptoms.

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Abstract

Introduction

Ayurvedic description of Asrigdara

Modern aspect of AUB

Definition

An Ayurvedic approach in management of Asrigdaraw.s.r. to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Apurva Joshi1, Rashmi Sharma2 1Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Prasuti Tantra Evum Stri Roga, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. 2Associate Professor, PG Department of Prasuti Tantra Evum Stri Roga, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. A B S T R A C T Asrigdara is a disease in which manifestation of excessive bleeding per vaginum takes place it is considered as one of the commonest leading gynaecological problems. Ayurveda texts have described a variety of treatment options in the management of Asrigdara including Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. Out of them, the efficacy of “Shodhana Chikitsa” is having prime importance as it expels out the vitiated Dosha from the body. Vishesh Chikitsa according to Dosha is being described. In modern medicine haemostatic, analgesic and hormonal therapies are advised for abnormal uterine bleeding, which includes hormonal therapy, ant prostaglandins & antifibrinolytic agents. These have not proven their definitive efficacy in spite of high costs; their side effects have led to hormonal imbalances hence it is need of time to have an integrated and comprehensive therapeutic intervention in Ayurveda to prevent recurrence& would overcome the modern medicine limitations. Many herbal & Herbo-mineral preparations, Shodhan & Shaman Chikitsa are mentioned in Ayurveda to cure Raktapradar and related symptoms which can be used as per Anubandha Dosha and Lakshana. Key words: Asrigdara, Sodhana, Shamana, Vishesh Chikitsa INTRODUCTION Regular menstruation results from the balanced relationship between the endometrium and its regulating factors. In present time due to changing lifestyle with food habits, incidence of excessive and irregular menstrual bleeding is increasing day by day because of which women need to take off from the work due to excessive bleeding as this excessive bleeding affects not just physical but also social, Address for correspondence: Dr. Apurva Joshi Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Prasuti Tantra Evum Stri Roga, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. E-mail: [purvajsh93@gmail.com](purvajsh93@gmail.com) Submission Date: 04/03/2023 Accepted Date: 11/04/2023 | Access this article online | | | --- | --- | | Quick Response Code | [Website: www.jaims.in](Website: www.jaims.in) | | | | | | DOI: 10.21760/jaims.8.5.14 | emotional and psychological well-being and quality of life. Asrigdara is a disease in which manifestation of excessive bleeding per vaginum is there. Acharya Charaka described Asrigdara as a separate disease along with its management in Yonivyapad Chikitsa Adhyaya. Charaka also described it, as one of the Raktaja Vikara and also in Pitta Avrita Apana Vayu. Acharya Sushruta described it as a separate disease in Sharira Sthana in Shukra Shonita Shuddhi Sharira Adhyaya. Sushruta also mentioned Asrigdara under Pitta Samyukta Apana Vayu and in Rakta Doshaja Vikara. Ashtanga Sangraha described Raktayoni and mentioned Asrigdara and Pradara as its synonyms. Ashtanga Hridya described Raktayoni, but nothing is mentioned about Asrigdara or Pradara and hence it is explained under synonym of Rakta Pradara at some places. The derivation of word “Asrigdara”, is derived from two words, Asrik-Menstrual Blood and Dara-Excessive excretion. Due to Pradirana (excessive excretion) of Raja (Menstrual Blood), it is named as Pradara, and because there is Dirana (excessive excretion) of Asrik (Menstrual Blood) hence it is known as Asrigdara. According to above definitions it can be said that, Excessive or prolonged bleeding occurring in menstrual or inter-menstrual period is called Asrigdara and Pradara is the synonym of Asrigdara. Modern Aspect Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is the term currently used for alteration in menstruation resulting from

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What is Asrigdara in Ayurvedic terms?

Asrigdara is described as a condition in which excessive bleeding occurs per vaginum and is treated as a common leading gynecological disorder.

Why does the document emphasize Shodhana Chikitsa?

Shodhana Chikitsa is highlighted as having prime importance because it expels the vitiated Dosha from the body.

How does modern medicine currently manage abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?

Modern care advises hemostatic, analgesic, and hormonal therapies, including hormonal therapy, ant prostaglandins, and antifibrinolytic agents.

Oct 22, 2026

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