A REVIEW: SHED LIGHT ON MANAS LAKSHANA OF RAJONIVRITTI (MENOPAUSE)

Dr. Srujali Satish Gat*, Prof. Dr. Maya Vivek Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Rajopravritti and Rajonivritti these are two important stages of women’s reproductive life. That impacts on her routine life with physically as well as psychologically. Menopause affects women’s lives through wide range of psychological symptoms include anxiety, mood swings, depression, irritability, fatigue etc. These can affect to woman’s social life, self-esteem and ability to cope with daily stressors. Ayurveda considered Rajonivritti as Jarapakwa Avastha[1] instead of any diseased condition. According to Ashtang Sangraha Vyan Vayu and Apaan Vayu has major role in executing the process of Rajopravritti.[2] Natural cessation of Rajastrav during Rajonivritti causes vitiation of Vyan and Apaan Vayu that further leads to various Manas and Sharir Lakshana to occur. Perceiving this concept will be helpful in women’s psychological sufferings through accurate diagnosis and proper direction for its upcoming treatment.

Keywords: Rajopravritti, Rajonivritti, Ayurveda, Manas Lakshana.