MANASIKA HETU: A PIVOTAL CULPRIT FOR STREE VYADHIS

Abstract

In the contemporary era, specialization in various aspects of human body, has led to limitations in the outlook of physicians to their own specialized area. Consequently, Manasika hetus like krodha, Atichinta, Bhaya , in female patients are often overlooked whereas more emphasis is given on localized treatment. Though being subtle in nature, Manasika hetus are mentioned as the hetu for almost all Sharirika vyadhis in Ayurveda. Artavavaha srotasa in females is not an exception to this. The Classics of Ayurveda have always held up the consideration of Manasika hetus as one of the causes for the diseases in Stree rogas as well. They are explained as Dharaniya vegas, which give rise to manasika and sharirika vyadhis if not withheld. Such hetus are frequently found in females at all stages of their life which ultimately manifest as a range of conditions like Yonivyapadas, Artava vyapadas , Vandhyatva, Garbhini vyadhis, Sutika vyadhis or rajonivritti janya vyadhis. Thus, it is crucial to equally assess manasika bhavas in the diagnosis and treatment of Stree-roga ,Garbhini and prasuti related vyadhis. The present article aims at exhibiting the key role of manasika bhavas as hetus in female diseases on the basis of review of principles stated in Ayurveda classics.