UTTAR BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FEMALE INFERTILITY: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Abstract

Infertility is a disease of female reproductive system which impairs the capacity of reproduction. Although the prevalence of infertility is believed to have remained relatively stable during past 40 years, there is no doubt that the demand of infertility evaluation and treatment has increased considerably. Kashyapa says that couples conceiving naturally due to deeds of previous life are considered as fortunate, otherwise they should be treated. Uttar basti has been indicated in female infertility because it facilitates direct drug administration into uterus. According to Charaka, due to normalization of vata caused by Uttar basti, the yoni retains the garbha quickly. Present review is an effort to understand the efficacy of Uttar basti in female infertility according to evidence based clinical trials. Considering the effects of Uttar basti it was proved as a better palliative treatment to many female disorders helps to revitalize the hormonal system and giving fruitful result.