European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF NAGAKESARA CHOORNA IN GARBHASTHAPANA – A CASE SERIES

Dr. Ankitha M.* and Dr. Anusha M.

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy is a precious phase in women’s life. In today’s world healthy conception and continuation of pregnancy without any complications is a challenge faced by many couples.10-20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriages. Threatened abortion is very common in first trimester of pregnancy. In Threatened abortion the process of miscarriage has started but has not progressed to state from which recovery is impossible. In Ayurveda, Acharyas have explained the concept of Garbasrava which is very relevant in current scenario and can be correlated to threatened abortion. To counter act this conditions Garbasthapana Dravyas and Garbachalana Chikitsa are explained. Garbasthapana Dravyas gives stability to fetus, helps in maintenance of pregnancy and used in treatment as well as prevention of Garbasrava. In this context, Nagakesara is one such unique dravya which has Kashaya Tikta Rasa, Alpa Ushna, Sangrahi, Garbasthapaka, Raktasangrahaka, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antioxidant properties which helps for continuation of pregnancy and healthy outcome. Hence in present study patients who are diagnosed as threatened abortion are given Nagakesara Churna with Navaneeta as Anupana and continued a healthy pregnancy and healthy term delivery discussed in detail.

Keywords: Garbhasrava, Nagakesara, Garbasthapana, threatened abortion.