• Dr Vidya
• Dr Prabhat Dixit
• Dr Preethi Agarwal

One of the frequent gynecological conditions seen in women is kashtartava, often known as painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea. In ancient Ayurvedic texts, it has been identified as a symptom of a number of illnesses, including Kukshishoola, Vatala yoni, Udavartini yonivyapada, and others. It is characterized by a condition where the menstrual fluid, or artava, is shed with a considerable deal of difficulty and discomfort. Acharya Charaka expressly said that the presence of vitiated Vata dosha is a prerequisite for the development of all gynecological illnesses (a type of body humor). Dysmenorrhea is characterized by pain that is brought on by vitiation of the Vata dosha alone or in conjunction with other doshas. This vitiation occurs as a result of Vatavriddhi, which is an elevation of the Vata level brought on by Apanavayu (type of Vata), margavarodha (obstruction of the channel), etc. Around 90% of adolescent girls and more than 50% of women who are menstrual have reportedly reported having it, with 10-20% of them rating their discomfort as severe and unpleasant. These facts led to a review of several Ayurvedic classics and a literature search using the terms "Kashtartava, Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual discomfort, Menstruation, Yoni vyapada (vaginal ailment)" in various internet databases to gather information on the subject. It has been shown that the three main factors that cause the vitiation of Vata dosha, which results in dysmenorrhea, are Dhatukshaya (depletion of bodily tissues), Kopa (aggravation of Doshas), and Margavarodha (obstruction of channel).

Dysmenorrhea, gynecological disorder, Kashtartava, menstrual pain etc.

"THE EFFECT OF RASHANADI GHAN VATI ON PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA W.S.R. YONISHOOLA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.d386-d393, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208344.pdf

"THE EFFECT OF RASHANADI GHAN VATI ON PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA W.S.R. YONISHOOLA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppd386-d393, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208344.pdf