World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A REVIEW ON PUSHPADHANVA RASA IN VANDHYATVA (ANOVULATORY FACTOR OF INFERTILITY).

Dhanashree Deshpande* and Asokan V.

ABSTRACT

The eternal science of Ayurveda has a specialized branch called Rasashatra, dealing with the formulations, known as Rasaushadhi comprising of Parada (mercury), Gandhaka (Sulphur) and numerous other metallic and minerals processed with medicinal herbs. Pushpadhanva Rasa, is one such Rasaushadhi mentioned in a number of classical texts as a Vajikarana yoga (Aphrodisiac formulation). Concordant to the principle of Yuktivyapashraya chikitsa, any medicinal drug or formulation may be effective on a myriad of conditions based on the Guna-karmas of its ingredients. Therefore, we find references of indications of Pushpadhanva Rasa in Stree vyadhis as well. A number of studies have also proved its phenomenal results in both male and female factors of infertility. Thus, a multifaceted study about Pushpadhanva Rasa in Vandhyatva with special reference to anovulatory factor is being discussed about.

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