Concept of Pathya Apathya and Yoga in Amenorrhea: A Review

Abstract

Amenorrhoea, also known as anartava in Ayurveda, is a condition that occurs when women of reproductive age experiences absence of menstruation. This condition can result from multiple factors that disrupt hormonal balance leading to irregular or absent menstruation. The intake of wholesome (pathya) food and doing yoga have positive effect on the regulation of menstruation. Material and Methods: Materials related to Anartava and other relevant topics have been collected from compendiums and scientific articles from PubMed, Google Scholar and databases were searched with key words like Amenorrhoea, PCOS, Yoga, Anartava, Pathya apathya, etc. In this article various pathya apathya, their guna karma, yogasana and their influence in body and mind has been reviewed and scientific relevance has been sought. Anartava, on the basis of its cause and pathophysiology, should be managed holistically. And to be regulated alongside with pathya and yoga helps to reverse the disease with better efficacy and positive outcome.