Ayurvedic Treatment for Miscarriage

Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by male sperm and travels down a fallopian tube into the womb or uterus. When the fertilized egg is unable to survive a full term, which is 40 weeks, then this condition is called miscarriage. Miscarriage is defined as a situation of loss that occurs during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Maximum chances of miscarriages happen during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.

The conditions of miscarriages that occur after the first half of pregnancy are called preterm deliveries. In about 15 to 20% of pregnancies there are maximum chances of miscarriage. The widespread popularity of at-home pregnancy tests (and early pregnancy confirmation) has caused miscarriage rates to rise to a level higher than previously believed.

 What is a miscarriage?

A miscarriage happens when a pregnancy  stops growing and it is mostly found in women who have bleeding in early pregnancy, or it may be found during routine tests. Miscarriage happens in those pregnancies that would not have been healthy for various reasons. It is not caused due to stress or any regular activities like playing sports or having sex.

What are the complications of miscarriage?

Incomplete miscarriage:

After the miscarriage, the tissues remain in the uterus from pregnancy. Bleeding is one of the main symptoms of this problem. It gets resolved on its own or in case of excessive bleeding it requires proper medical treatment.

Excessive bleeding:

Hemorrhage or excessive bleeding is the complication associated with miscarriage and the excess bleeding occurs which is dangerous.

Infection:

In some of the cases, women are more prone to infection and symptoms may have a high fever, cramping, and bleeding.

Asherman syndrome:

In Asherman syndrome, there is the formation of scar tissues (adhesion) in the uterus. This adhesion may cause infertility and increases the chances of a further miscarriage.

Depression and anxiety:

Miscarriage also affects mental health which leads to depression and anxiety.

Common symptoms of miscarriage are:

• Abdominal, pelvic or lower back pain, which may be severe.
• Bleeding, spotting, nausea, cramping, and pelvic pain.
• Heavy cramping accompanied by bleeding or discharge.

Serious symptoms of miscarriage are:

Miscarriage can be life-threatening in some cases, especially if there is an infection.

• Heavy cramping
• Severe abdominal or low back pain
• Uncontrolled or heavy bleeding, hemorrhage

What are the causes of miscarriage?

It is not known exactly what causes miscarriage, although many theories exist. Exposure to toxicities such as pollution, drugs or alcohol, chemicals, gynecologic conditions, autoimmune diseases, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and genetics are the main causes of miscarriage.

In some cases early-term miscarriages are caused by chromosomal defects, past history of endometriosis (the abnormal growth of uterine cells outside the uterus), sexually transmitted diseases, cyst of ovaries can affect pregnancy. A cervix that opens too early can disturb pregnancy.

What are the risk factors for miscarriage?

Factors that increase the risk of miscarriage are given below in detail-

• Age over 35 years
• Alcohol consumption
• Excessive BMI (low or high)
• Exposure to radiation or toxins
• Fever
• Folate acid deficiency
• History of previous miscarriages
• Multiple previous pregnancies (multiparity)
• Smoking
• Substance abuse

Things to be avoided –

• Avoid alcohol or illegal substances
• Avoid smoking
• Seeing your health care provider regularly if you are pregnant

What is the Ayurvedic view of miscarriage?

In Ayurveda, miscarriage is correlated to “Garbh satrav” mainly vata dosha is imbalanced in the body as compared to the other two (pitta & kapha). This mainly happens due to your wrong lifestyle & eating habits.

What is the ayurvedic treatment of miscarriage?

Ayurveda provides the best treatment for miscarriage patients as it balances the dosha & manage the condition properly. It deals with the signs & symptoms related to miscarriage patients. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre introduces a kit for women dealing with miscarriage situation known as “Miscarriage Care Kit”.

1. STRI POSHAK SYRUP

Stri Poshak Syrup is an Ayurvedic syrup for treating miscarriage that contains natural and pure herbs which mainly balances the Vata and Kapha dosha. The syrup is beneficial in curing a woman’s physical weakness, anemia, amenorrhea, etc. It includes ingredients like – Ashok chall (Saraca asoca), Lodhar chall (Symplocos racemosa), Khadir chall (Acacia catechu), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), etc. This herbal syrup cures general weakness, abdominal discomfort, mood elevation, excess sweating, tiredness, excessive bleeding, abdominal pain, cramps associated with miscarriage patients.

Stri Poshak

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. STRI  POSHAK CAPSULE–

Stri Poshak Capsule is the herbal remedy for miscarriage which contains– Ashok chall (Saraca asoca), Lodhar chall (Symplocos racemosa), Aamlaki (Emblica officinalis), Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea), etc. that mainly balance the vata & kapha dosha. The capsule is very beneficial in maintaining women’s health and help in regulation of the menstrual cycle. It relieves abdominal pain, excessive bleeding, abdominal cramps, pelvic pain associated with miscarriage patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water.

3. FEMINE CARE TABLET-

Femine care tablet is being prepared from several herbs and extracts that provide health benefits naturally. The tablet contains ingredients like Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Muramakki (Commiphora myrrha), etc. It mainly helps in improving the blood circulation, boosts the immune system, prevents abdominal pain, cramps, excessive bleeding, and muscle rupture naturally.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice a day with normal water.

4. DETOX PREMIUM POWDER

Detox premium powder is the mixture of traditional bhasmas that remove the toxins all over the body naturally. As it consists the combination of shukta pishti, giloy satv, parval pishti, gandhak rasayan, kamdudha rasa, etc. The powder is very beneficial in relieving discomfort, pain, numbness, muscle ache, reduces swelling, and inflammation on the pelvic region.

Detox Premium Powder

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

5. VAAT NASHIK VATI

Vaat nashik vati are herbal tablets prepared from ingredients such as jahar mohra pishti, giloy, abhrak bhasma, etc. These herbal tablets balances vata dosha in the body. The signs & symptoms related to miscarriage patients are treated with the regular use of these tablets.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

What is the panchakarma treatment for miscarriage?

Along with ayurvedic treatment for miscarriage, there is some panchakarma procedures that will give quick & effective results for miscarriage patients. Here are some panchakarma procedures that are beneficial for miscarriage patients:

1. Patra Potli pind sweda-

In this procedure, a potali (bag) is filled with herbal leaves. After that, it is cooked in medicated oil. This potli is applied to your whole body that gives relieve in abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, pelvic pain associated with miscarriage.

2. Uttar Vasti:

In this procedure, uttar vasti is very beneficial for miscarriage patients. As it strengthens the reproductive system of a female & gives effective results.

Healthy tips and lifestyle:

Here are some of the healthy tips & lifestyle that you should follow to avoid miscarriage:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Eat fresh fruits & vegetables in your diet.
• Avoid processed, fried, & heavy food items.
• Walk daily for 30 minutes.
• Do perform yoga & meditation for calming your mind, relieve stress, & anxiety.

An ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity is known as a mouth ulcer. It is also called canker sores that are small in size, mostly these are painful lesions that are present in the mouth or at the base of gums. Mouth ulcers are very common and occur in association with many diseases.

What are the causes of mouth ulcers?                                                                              

Mouth ulcers are caused by a variety of factors that are mentioned below:

-viral infections such as herpes simplex

-poor oral hygiene

-local trauma and aphthous stomatitis

– skin rashes in mouth

-autoimmune disorders

-oral cancer

-underlying GIT disease such as Crohn’s disease

-constant rubbing against misaligned and sharp teeth

-burns from eating hot food

-constant rubbing against dentures

-irritation from strong antiseptics

-oral thrush infection

-skin rashes to mouth

-genetic causes

-eating excessive citrus fruits

-stress or anxiety

-hormonal changes during pregnancy, puberty, menopause

-medications involving beta-blockers

What are the signs and symptoms of mouth ulcers?

-one or more painful sores on the underlying part of the skin

-swollen skin around the sores

-problems in chewing or tooth brushing

-irritation of the sores by salty, spicy, or sour foods

-loss of appetite

What are the types of mouth ulcers?

There are three types of mouth ulcers:

1.Herpetiform ulcers (HU)

2.Minor ulcers

3.Major ulcers

What is an ayurvedic view of mouth ulcers?

In Ayurveda mouth ulcer is correlated with mukha paka which is caused due to imbalance in dosha (vata, pitta, kapha). Mainly pitta dosha is involved in it. The wrong eating habits, excessive consumption of spicy, oily, & fried food items result in mouth ulcers.

What is an ayurvedic treatment for mouth ulcers?

Ayurveda provides the best treatment for mouth ulcer patients. The various herbs in Ayurveda help to relieve pain, inflammation, & burning sensation in the mouth. There are different herbal remedies for mouth ulcers that give fast relieve from ulcers and also removes the associated pain.

Chandigarh Ayurveda Center provides you the best way to cure the condition of major mouth ulcers by using the “Mouth ulcer care kit”. The kit contains pure herbs which fasten the healing process. This kit contains five products:

ALL PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL:

Detox premium powder, Panchsakar churna, Rama tail, Trikatu tablet, Panchtikta ghrita guggulu.

All products description in details:

1.Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu –

The tablet cures almost all the oral problems by pacifying aggravated doshas and helps in recovering the normal skin The tablet is composed of Shuddha guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), Gajapippali (Piper chaba), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), etc. The tablet is Tridoshahara, thus is very effective in maintaining the hormonal level in the body. It thus helps in the healing of the ulcers naturally.

Recommended Dosage – Take two tablets twice a day with normal water.

2.Detox premium powder-

Detox premium powder is prepared from herbo-mineral ingredients such as Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasam, Sutshekhar Ras, Shudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, immuno-modulator properties. This herbo-mineral powder provides a cooling & calming effect on the mouth ulcers. It deals with signs & symptoms related to mouth ulcer patients.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

3.Panchasakar churna-

Panchsakar churna is very effective as it shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, & analgesic properties. It is a classical herbal churna prepared from ingredients like Shatapushpa, Balaharitaki, Shunthi, Swarnapatri, & Saindhav lavana. This herbal churna helps in removing all toxins from the body & provides good results. As in mouth ulcers, patient constipation is seen so the use of this churna gives effective results.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

4.Trikatu Tablet-

Trikatu tablet is an ayurvedic preparation that contains herb like Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body.  All these herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive, & carminative properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1tablet twice daily with normal water.

5.Rama tail-

Rama tail is an ayurvedic preparation for oral ulcers containing clove oil, fennel seeds, cumin, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cooling, carminative, & immuno-modulator. The use of this oil on mouth ulcers give a cooling effect.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 drops of this oil & apply over the affected area.

What is the panchakarma treatment for mouth ulcers?

Panchakarma is the best way to cure mouth ulcers. Chandigarh Ayurveda center provides ayurvedic treatment for Mouth ulcers along with the panchakarma procedure for treatment of mouth ulcers. The panchakarma procedure recommended for the mouth ulcers patient are:

1.Kaval: In this procedure, take medicated oil, juices, sips and swish it through oral cavity for sometime before throwing out. This procedure cleanses the oral cavity and also fastens the healing process.

2.Gandush: In this procedure medicated kwath, oil, sips and hold for the sometime before throwing out. This procedure fastens the healing process in the oral cavity and thus cures mouth ulcers without any side-effects. Gandush procedure improves the strength of the jaw and chin. It will also improve the sense of taste.

Healthy diet and tips for mouth ulcers:

For mouth ulcers patients here are some of the healthy tips that are beneficial:

-Avoid excessive consumption of tea, coffee, & carbonated beverages.

-Consume diet rich in calcium e.g. yogurt, milk, etc.

-Take honey or coconut oil in an equal amount & apply over your mouth ulcers.

-Avoid drinking alcohol and quit smoking.

-Drink green coconut water daily.

– Avoid processed and spicy food products.

– Drink plenty of water.

– Apply turmeric and water paste on the mouth ulcers.

-Include green vegetables and fresh fruits in daily diet.