Clinical efficacy of Dashamoola Taila Matra Vasti on management of primary dysmenorrhoea

Abstract

Primary dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological complaint among young women. The prevalence of dysmenorrhoea is estimated at 45% to 85% among reproductive-aged women. It is a condition that has no underline pelvic pathology or anatomical defect. In modern sciences, nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drugs and oral contraceptive pills are used as a symptomatic treatment for this condition but they are having many side effects and they are not curative. Hence the study was carried out to find out reliable and long-lasting Ayurvedic management for the condition and to find out the efficacy of Dashamoola Taila Matra Vasti on primary dysmenorrhoea. The dose of Dashamoola Taila Matra Vasti was 60 ml and the duration was 7 days for two consecutive cycles. Results were assessed on the basis of the specially prepared grading system for pain. The results obtained were highly significant. The total effect of therapy was, 38.89% got complete remission while marked improvement was there in 50%. In the follow-up period, no patient complained of recurrence of symptoms. The study suggests that Dashamoola Taila Matra Vasti can be established as a reliable long-lasting treatment for relieving primary dysmenorrhoea.