Relevance and assessment of Dravya (herbs) used in Masanumasa Chikitsa for prevention of Garbhasrava - A Review

Abstract

Every woman goes through several physiological and psychological storms throughout her life. Giving birth to a baby is a most glorious moment if proper care is taken during the time of pregnancy. In Ayurveda, before conception postnatal care has been explained elaborately for good progeny. The negligence in conducting proper Garbhini Paricharya (~Ante-natal care/ideal diet and Lifestyle during pregnancy) may lead to a dangerous outcome like Garbhasrava (~Miscarriage) or Garbhapata (~Abortion). For preventing the episodes of Miscarriage/Abortion Masanumas kashayas (MK) have been explained by Sushruta and Vagbhata. Modern-day research lacks evidence of the use effectiveness of these Kashayas, even though the prevalence of abortion is increasing despite development in the medical sciences. There is the occurrence of spontaneous miscarriage in India has been reported to be around 10%. However, it is observed in 32 % of Indian women. Thus, here is an attempt to review the Masanumas kashayas explained in Sushruta in the interest of the Dravyas mentioned in it. This article will include a review of these drugs from the point of Ayurveda and modern pharmacology.