Role of Shatavari Ghrita Nasya in Menopausal Symptoms: A Review

Author(s): Veena A. Patil, Priyanka Dilip Sankpal and Shweta Mahadev Mahajan

Abstract: Menopause is a stage of Physical and mental transformation in women. The menstrual cycle stops and sex hormone level decreases, including that of estrogen, resulting in the condition called as menopause. It is not a disease. It is an exciting transition in a women’s life occurs at the age of 45-55 years. The extent and severity of symptoms varies significantly among women. Menopausal symptoms are vaginal symptoms, urinary symptoms, emotional and cognitive symptoms and other physical symptoms such as obesity, wrinkles, acne etc. According to modern science its treatment includes hormone replacement therapy, anti-depressants drugs etc and they have their own side effects, so here comes the role of ayurveda. According to Ayurveda it is a natural phenomenon, its symptoms are due to imbalance of dosha. So, by correcting Dosha imbalance with appropriate diet, sanshaman therapy, panchakarma therapy like Nasya will be more useful. Shatavarighrita Nasya will be helpful to extinguish the symptoms of Menopause.

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