Ayurvedic Management of Oligohydromnios with kshirbasti and kshirpana : case report

  • Unique Paper ID: 171318
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 3506-3510
  • Abstract:
  • Oligohydroamnios is a serious complication of pregnancy. That is associated with poor perinatal outcome. An accurate and reproducible method of determining abnormality is amniotic fluid index (AFI). An effective medical therapy for oligo is very important for the fetus to grow normally to near term. Though some allopathic treatment modalities such as Amino Drip Infusion and maternal hydration have been suggested, none work well or resolve the primary cause. In ayurveda, oligohydroamnios can be considered under Upvishtakanagodara. Here, Garbhakshay[1]as stated by Acharya Sushruta where Garbhaaspandana i.e. ksheenaspandana and anunnatkukshitta which is due to reduced liquor. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned the usage of ksheerbasti from 8 month onwards to nourish the fetus in garbhakshaya. So one patient has been selected having moderate AFI for the use of ksheerbasti. So here Shatavary, Ashwagandha, Phalaghrutasidhhaksheerbasti is selected which is very effective treatment modality to increase the amniotic fluid.

Cite This Article

  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 3506-3510

Ayurvedic Management of Oligohydromnios with kshirbasti and kshirpana : case report

Related Articles