The management of menstrual disorders is broadly divided into two.
The management of menstrual disorders is broadly divided into two.
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1. Purification therapy(shodhana/ panchakarma)
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'''1. Purification therapy(shodhana/ panchakarma)
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2. Pacification therapy(shamana)
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2. Pacification therapy(shamana)'''
===Treatment for decreased state of menstrual blood ===
===Treatment for decreased state of menstrual blood ===
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• Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya)
• Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya)
• Exposure to wind
• Exposure to wind
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All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25]
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All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25]
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==Menstrual Hygiene ==
==Menstrual Hygiene ==
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) refers to management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process.
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) refers to management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process.