A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ASSESS RAJAH SRAVA (MENSTRUAL BLEEDING)IN RASA DHATU KSHAYA AND HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS

To understand the Samprapti of Artava Kshaya, it is essential to know about the formation of Rasa Dhatu. As Artava is the Upadhatu of Rasa Dhatu, the Kshaya of Rasa Dhatu finally leads to the Kshaya of Artava. The formation of Rasa Dhatu is affected when there is Jatharagni Mandya, along with the vitiation of Samana Vata, Pachaka Pitta & Kledaka Kapha. This Mandagni, with vitiated Doshas, hampers the formation of Ahara Rasa by producing Ama. Hence, the Formation of Rasa Dhatu is affected, as it is derived from Ahara Rasa. Since the ‘Samprapti Vighatana’ is the main aim for the proper Artava Utpatti, which can be achieved by maintaining the normalcy of the Agni. Removing the Kapha is the basic treatment to maintain the normalcy of Agni and Vata. Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa have been explained in the classics for Artava Kshaya.