Ayurvedic Management of Amniotic Band Syndrome (Jarayu Dosha): A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i7.1966Keywords:
Amniotic band syndrome, Jarayu dosha, Rasadusti, Garbhasya achadhana, Kaphahara.Abstract
Background: A collection of fetal deformities is called amniotic band syndrome (ABS) linked to several fibrous bands that entangle or appear to entrap different body parts during pregnancy, resulting in deformity, disruption, Reconstructive surgery is choice of treatment, diagnosed through ultrasonic investigation.
Objective: To understand Amniotic band syndrome under the Ayurvedic perspective and Management of ABS by Ayurvedic approach.
Materials & Methods: A 26-year-old woman who had fetal abnormality scan at 18 weeks of gestation and diagnosed with Amniotic band syndrome. Ayurveda emphasis these clinical characteristics are associated with Jarayu dosha, where the kaphahara line of therapy and Rasa dusti is treated. Rasadusti and Kapha rectification are two Jarayu dosha treatment tenets.
Results: After three months of ayurvedic treatment, the amniotic band that was discovered in the fifth month and seen on the ultrasonography was treated by 27th week. Delivered healthy girl child by Caesarean procedure at 38 weeks gestation, and postnatal period proceeded normally.
Discussion: Amniotic band syndrome as garbhasya achadhana, falling under Jarayu dosha. Patient was treated successful with Balamoola Ksheerapaka, Dhatri loha, Jivanti by which it was reverted. Acharya Vagbhata mentions Rasa dusti and Kapha dosha was addressed to revert the conidtion. Classics have mentioned any defects to Jarayu leads to Jarayu dosha.
Conclusion: Amniotic band syndrome through ayurveda management has shown encouraging results.
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