Efficacy of Shatavari and Ashwagandha ksheerbasti in oligohydroamnios Array Section Case Report

Abstract

Oligohydroamnios is a serious complication of pregnancy. That is associated with poor perinatal outcome. An accurate and reproducible method of determining abnormality is amniotic fluid index(AFI). An effective medical therapy  for oligo is very important for the the fetus to grow normally to near term. Though some allopathic treatment modalities such as trans abdominal amniocentesis and maternal hydration have been suggested, none work well or resolve the primary cause. In ayurveda, oligohydroamnios can be considered under Upvishtaka nagodara.Here, Garbhakshaya as stated by Acharya Sushruta where  Garbhaaspandana i.e. ksheena spandana and anunnatkukshitta which is due to reduced liquor. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned the usage of ksheerbasti from 8 month onwards to nourish the fetus in garbha kshaya. So one patient has been selected having moderate AFI for the use of ksheerbasti. So here Shatavary, Ashwagandha, Phalaghruta sidhha ksheerbasti is selected which is very effective treatment modality to increase the amniotic fluid.