A CASE STUDY ON “EFFICACY OF RASAYANACHURNA AND PRANAYAMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RAJONIVRITTILAKSHANASW. S. R. TO POSTMENOPAUSAL SYNDROME

Divya Ramugade*, Ashwini Shitre, Ajita Bhise and Archana Gharote

ABSTRACT

Menopause is a gradual and natural transitional phase of adjustment between the active and inactive ovarian function and occupies several years of a women’s life and involves biological and psychological changes adjustments. This period is usually associated with unavoidable manifestation of aging process in women. The menopause can be correlated to ‘Rajonivrutti’ in Ayurveda. Rajonivrittias a disease condition is not described separately in the classical texts of Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda Rasayana drugs are used to enhance general body resistance, promote longevity, as anti-stress and adaptogen. So, it was assumed that RasayanaChurnaalong with Pranayama would be effective in relieving Postmenopausal Symptoms. Aims &Objectives of the case study was to give better results inRajonivrutti Lakshanas with the help of Rasayanachurnam and Pranayama. Results: - There was a very good relief seen with the help of the above medicine. Conclusion: - An estimated 80% of females experience physical or psychosocial symptoms while approaching menopause, leading to change in their quality of life. For this Ayurveda has better role in management and also helps in increasing the quality of life.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasayanachurnam, Pranayama, Rajonivritti, Postmenopausal Symptoms.