UNDERSTANDING AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES OF HETU OFSTREE VANDHYATWA WITH REFERENCE TO GARBHASAMBHAVSAMAGRI

Abstract

The saying from Charaka Samhita, a person with no progeny is considered as a tree without any branches holds true even in today’s fast- growing world. Due to various causes, there is trouble in conceiving a healthy progeny. As per Ayurveda texts, Vandhyatva refers to inability to conceive alive and healthy offspring. This study aimed to identify the etiological factors of Stree Vandhyatva as described in classical Ayurvedic texts and to understand the classification told in Samhita. This study involve a review of primary classical textual classical sources such as Charak Samhita , Sushruta Samhita, Bhela Samhita , Harita Samhita and Kashyapa Samhita. Mainly , the Hetu related to the Garbha Sambhava Samagri that is – Rutu , Kshetra , Ambu and beej were reviewed. From the analysis of the text , it was observed that the Shastra tells a diverse range of Hetu for Stree Vandhyatva . This study provided strong foundation to understand the Ayurvedeeya point of view towards StreeVandhyatva.