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Feminine
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Spot
Light: Female Sterility
As
you know, the union of sperm and ovum and the implantation of the
foetus in the wall of the uterus leads to pregnancy. For its proper
development, the foetus needs adequate and correct nourishment -
provided through the mother's umbilical chord. The mother therefore
should be free from disease during the entire period of pregnancy
- through conception and gestation. Sterility in females is thus
a result of either the impairment of the ovary, uterus, fallopian
tubes, or hormones controlling the functions of these organs as
well as diseases suffered by the would-be mother.
Defects
in the genital organs may be structural (organic) or functional.
To correct the organic defects, surgical measures have to be taken.
Functional defects of the organs, termed bandbyatva in Ayurveda
and caused by the simultaneous aggravation of all the three dosbas,
can be successfully treated by Ayurvedic medicines.
Herbal
Remedies
Phala
ghrita is very effective in the treatment of this condition.
Mixed with milk, it is given to the patient in a dose of two teaspoonfuls
twice daily on an empty stomach. Vanga bhasma is the medicine of
choice for the treatment of this condition - given to the patient
in a dose of 0.125 gm. twice daily, mixed with honey. Sbilajit is
one of the most effective drugs for the cure of sterility. In a
dose of one teaspoonful, twice daily.
Bala
is used both locally and internally. The root of this plant is boiled
in oil and milk. It is used with lukewarm water as a douche. Nis
brings about a change in the mucous membrane of the genital tract
that aids the effective combination of ovum and sperm in the uterus.
This medicated oil is also used internally in a dose of one teaspoonful
in the morning with a cup of milk.
Banyan
Roots : The tender roots of the banyan tree are one of the valuable
remedies found beneficial in the treatment of female sterility where
there are no organic defects or congenital deformities. The roots
should be dried in the shade and finely powdered. About 20gms of
powder should be mixed with milk, which should be five times the
weight of the powder, and taken at night - for three consecutive
nights after the monthly periods are over.
Jambul
Leaves : An infusion of the fresh tender leaves of the jambul
tree is an excellent remedy in such cases. The infusion can be prepared
by pouring 250ml of boiling water over 20gms of fresh jambul leaves
and allowing it to steep for two hour. The infusion can be taken
with either two-teaspoonfuls of honey or 200 ml of buttermilk.
Winter
Cherry : This herb is another valuable and helpful remedy. The
herb should be powdered and six grams of this powder should be taken
with one cup of milk for five to six nights after menstruation.
Certain
nutrients, especially vitamins C & E and zinc, when supplemented
into the diet have been found helpful in some cases of sterility.
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