ROLE LATAKARANJA VATI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

This is a case study of Latakaranja in PCOS. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarion Syndrome) is heterogeneous disorder of unknown etiology affecting 5 to 10% women of reproductive age group. It is the disorder that affect the reproductive, endocrine and metabolic system. Also it is most common cause of infertility. Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS is specific to the individual. In majority of women with PCOS, there is a strong Kapha component. They often struggle with mysterious weight gain i.e., hard to lose even while maintaining light diet, healthy lifestyle and regular exercise. According to Ayurveda Latakaranja is Laghu, Ruksha, Ushna veeryatmaka and Kaphavatghna. A female pt of 23 years old was diagnosed with PCOS on the basis of clinical features and USG findings. This study was carried out on O.P.D. basis. Latakaranja vati of 500 mg. twice daily after meal with Koshna jala for 6 months. After three months complaints of pt like irregular, scanty menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal pain got reduced. It can be concluded that Latakaranja can be used for regulation of menstrual cycles and other complaints in PCOS.