@article{Mohapatra_Gupta_Sharma_Shukla_2019, title={Efficacy of Shunthi-Lodhra Churna in the Management of Asrigdara (DUB)}, volume={10}, url={https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/1174}, DOI={10.47552/ijam.v10i1.1174}, abstractNote={<p>Objectives: The most common bleeding disorders in women are described as <em>Asrigdara</em> in Ayurveda, characterized by <em>Pradirana </em>(excessive excretion) of <em>Raja</em> (menstrual blood). It can be correlated to ‘Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding’ in modern medicine. In modern medicine hormonal therapy, anti-prostaglandins & anti-fibrinolytic agents have not proven their definitive efficacy in spite of high costs; their side effects have led to hormonal imbalances. Methods: In order to overcome the above abnormalities, we conducted a clinical trial for 90 days on 30 patients of age group 18-45 yrs. We administered <em>Shunthi Churna</em> (2 gms.) and <em>Lodhra Churna</em> (3gms) mixed with <em>Sharkara</em> (5 gms.) i.e. total (10gms) thrice daily with cold water, after food. Two observations were taken, 1<sup>st</sup> after 45 days of treatment and the 2<sup>nd</sup> one after completion of treatment on various parameters like amount and duration of blood loss, inter-menstrual period, passage of clots and pain during menstruation. Results: Based on the parameters studied, we observed 60% of patients improved moderately, 36.7% showed mild-improvement, 3.3% showed marked-improvement in different symptoms. The results are highly significant on most parameters. Conclusion: Drug formulation <em>Shunthi Churna</em> and <em>Lodhra Churna</em> with <em>Sharkara</em>, proved to be effective in treating most of the symptoms of <em>Asrigdara.</em>.</p> <p> </p>}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine}, author={Mohapatra, Swatirekha and Gupta, Rachana and Sharma, Kalpana and Shukla, Gyanendra Datta}, year={2019}, month={Apr.}, pages={39–46} }