A REVIEW OF RASAKALPAS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Array Section Review of Article

Abstract

Recent years has shown a hike in the prevalence of endometriosis. About 25 million women are estimated to be suffering from endometriosis in India. Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrium in an abnormal of ectopic location. In Ayurveda there is no direct correlation of the disease as such. Only symptomatic correlation can be done from different description of yonirogas and the most appropriate being, Vatiki. A wide range of formulations are available in classics where many effective rasa oushadhies are also included. Rasa oushadhies ,containing formulations can produce improved outcomes for the symptomatic therapy of endometriosis. In this article, an attempt has been made to compile the Rasa Oushadhies which can be used in endometriosis  in respect to their metallic and mineral content . Total 28 formulations are selected for review ,based on various symptoms presented in endometriosis .Indications mostly include Pradara , Raktapitha and Yonisoola.Many of the formulations having generalised gynecological indications has been excluded. Also padabheda of the formulations was not considered. Analysing the yogas ,13 out of 28  yogas containing Abhraka,Gandhaka,Parada  as the main ingredient. Even though rasa drugs has got immense potential in treating disease,selection of good quality mineral ,its proper sodhana and bhasmikarana  should be taken care of.So this review gives scope in exploring these drugs.