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hagia is the technical term for prolonged uterine bleeding.
rolled uterine bleeding or excessive menstrual bleeding is also
by this name in few of the instances. In Ayurvedic texts, it is
as Raktapradara or Asrigdara. ‘Asrik’ means blood and ‘dara’
o excessive flow.

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ive / worsening factors for Menorrhagia (heavy periods)

ve fasting – Fasting for a very long period of time causes an
e of Vata and Pitta Doshas. The same two Doshas are related

of sexual indulgence – leads to Vata Dosha increase

of spicy food – leads to Pitta dosha increase
of food containing deep penetrative nature like garlic,
ida, mustard etc

and tension etc

above reasons, the above activities are contra-indicated in
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of Menorrhagia (Asrigdara)
the above said unwholesome diet and habits, both raktadhatu
ta doshas are vitiated. It leads to heavy periods, fatigue, back
c symptoms.

oms of Asrigdara
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ent of Asrigdara
ent to balance down Pitta dosha and Rakta (blood tissue)
hana – blocking therapy– is adopted. 
treatment of Raktapitta – bleeding disorders is found to be
e in Raktapradara or Asrigdara.
a upachara (Cooling treatment and medicines)
a annapana (Coolant food and beverages) are recommended.
st the bleeding, the medicines with astringent property
ya rasa)  are well advised.

herbs useful in Asrigdara (Menorrhagia):

ow herbs are not only useful in stopping the bleeding, but
lso help in balancing Pitta Dosha and detoxifying of Rakta
blood tissue)

raisins
dmakesara- stamen of lotus – Nelumbo nucifera

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Santalum alba
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Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn.) Nash.
Hemidesmus indicus Schult.
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Tibulus terrestris
Sida cordifolia
Cynodon dactylon (Linn.) Pers.
jalu- Touch me not plant – Mimosa pudica
ruharidra- Berberis aristata
Salmalia malabarica & Endl.
Symplocos racemosa
Holarrhena antidysenterica (Linn.) Wall. Ex. G. Don.
Woodfordia fruticosa
Mesua ferrea
Asparagus racemosus

dic medicines for heavy periods –

nuga choorna – used in the Ayurvedic treatment for bleeding

used in treating bleeding disorders such as nasal

menstrual bleeding, skin diseases, intestinal worms,
matory conditions and piles.
used in the treatment of spermatorrhoea. It is also
improve strength. It is a natural cardiac tonic. It also
es digestive power.
used as a natural remedy for piles, anemia and bleeding

used in Ayurveda treatments for many diseases

n menstruation, heavy periods, fever.
adi kashaya – used to treat hangover produced after having
alcohol. It also reduces the ill effects of alcohol and helps in
metabolism of alcohol from the liver.
la choorna – used in the Ayurvedic treatment of digestive and
tory conditions.
akala rasa – used in the Ayurvedic treatment of digestive and

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tory conditions.used in Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes and

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plications such as neuropathy.
 – used in the treatment of urinary tract disorders,
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adi kashaya

widely used in the treatment of gynaecological

ons, diseases of the urinary tract and liver complications. It is
n establishing hormonal balance.
ugha with mouktika – used in treating gastritis and bleeding

– is used in Ayurvedic treatment of cough, asthma,

g disorders etc.
ittantak Loh – used in the treatment of bleeding disorders.
ource for natural iron.
used in Ayurvedic treatment of menorrhagia,
rhagia and such other bleeding disorders.

ng the doses – Certain medications such as Shatavari Guda,

Kashaya, Mushalyadi kashaya, Usheerasava – strengthen body,
ty and balance Pitta. These are administered throughout the

medicines which are specific for stopping excess bleeding such

Parpati, Raktapittantak Loh etccan be used from 20th day
, so as to have controlled bleeding once menstruation sets in.
of bleeding in between periods or shortened menstrual cycle,
nes like Shatavari Guda, Pushyanuga Churna, Ashokarishta are
stered throughout the cycle. Apart from reducing the
ual flow, they also contribute to establishing hormonal

ome diet and habits recommended in Rakta pradara

ng drugs and substances are considered to be, wholesome for
ients suffering from raktapradara (menorrhagia) –

odhuma (wheat)

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ashtika shali (shashtika rice)

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ngalamamsa rasa (desert animals)
kwa kushmanda (matured ash gourd)
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nduleeyaka(Spiranthis sp)

megranate

mla – gooseberries

lesome diet and habit in Pradara roga

ngent-sour and salty food

hara dravya (alkaline substances)

a (sesame)
lattha (horse gram)
shuna (garlic) and
ur Dadhi (curd)

contrary, the above-mentioned diet is recommended in

rrhea (lack of periods / delayed periods).

home remedies useful in Asrigdara:

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