Shatpushpa : One solution for various female health issues : A Review Deepal P Patil 1 and Prashant S Patil 2 1 PG Scholar, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Striroga, SMBT Ayurved College & Hospital, Dhamangaon, Maharashtra, India. 2Associate Professor, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Striroga, SMBT Ayurved College & Hospital, Dhamangaon, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

Ayurveda has the oldest and the most developed herbal system in the world. Shatpushpa commonly known as “Dill seeds” has been recognized in different system of traditional medicines for the treatment of different diseases and ailments of human beings. However, in relation with female health, Shatpushpa holds a significant role. In spite of advances in science, management of gynaecological disorders is still not satisfactory. As hormonal and surgical treatment approach is having various side effects, herbal treatment following Ayurvedic principles is most preferable. Various recent researches have also proved its beneficiary effects in various disorders like Dysmenorrhoea, Postpartum haemorrhage, Infertility etc. In present study an effort has been put forth to focus on the benefits of Shatpushpa in relation to female health.