Published article on dietary product based on Green gram : Title -THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MUDGA YUSHA TOWARDS ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS OF MENSTRUATION

Menstruation is a complex process in women life initiated with physiological phenomenon. Women experience menstruation for 1/7 th of her life. During this phase ninety percent women experience some kinds of physical or psychological symptoms including nausea, pain in abdomen, lower back and calf etc. In ayurved science along with specific codes of conducts, dietary regime has been advised for menstruating women to govern healthy occurrence of menstrual cycle. Amongst several dietary ingredients Mudga [Green gram] has been menstioned in the list of food ingredients to be taken during menstruation.Mudga Yusha [green gram soup] is widely suggested with various combinations to treat different disease conditions. Properties of different Mudga yushas as per ayurvedic classical text[ Sushruta samhita] 1. The soups known as Raga-Shadava (which is another name for Mudga Yusha prepared with grapes and expressed pomegranate juice) is light and imparts a relish to food. It is not hostile to the deranged humors of the body but slightly subdues their action. 2. The soups of Mudga prepared with salt is hostile to Pitta and Kapha and is specially recommended in different diseases (Vata Vyadhi) occured due to distrubed vata entity. 3. Soups of Mudga prepared with Patola (Tricosanthem Diocius) and Nimba (Azadiarchta Indica) tends to reduce the quantity of fat and abnormal Kapha in the organism, subdue the Pitta, are appetizing and agreeable and prove curative in the cases of Kushtha [skin related problems]. 4. Mudga soup prepared with Mulaka (Radish) removes dyspnoea, cough, catarrh, water brash and fever. It tends to reduce fat and Kapha and proves curative in diseases affecting the throat. 5. Mudga soup cooked with Amalakas [ Emllica officinalis] acquired an astringent property and proves beneficial in derangements of the Kapha and Pitta dosha. Out of all Mudga yusha references, five references found with detailed mentioning of ingredients. Mudga Yusha prepared with Mudga (Vigna radiata), Dadim (Punica granatum), Saindhav (Rock salt), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Dhanyak (Coriandrum sativum), Pippali (Piper Longum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum) is seems to produce beneficial effects for women suffering from associated symptoms of menstruation by providing Vata anulomana, Deepana and Pachana actions. It is advised to produce therapeutic effects towards different metabolites like Rasa, Rakta, Shukta and Stanya. Thus might be helpful to show positive desired effects for reduction of Pain in Lower abdomen, Lower back, Breast Tenderness, Pain in calf Muscle, Headache, Nausea, Pimples, Loose motion, Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Hot flushes in women.

 

Ayurveda Concepts : For Rutucharya [ Seasonal practices--Dos and Dont's]

Dr. Madhuri Pawar 

Ayurved science pharmaceutics and pharmacology [ MD]  

Two Ayan[ Time spans] : as follows

Uttarayan [ AADAN KAAL]-- The ascent of sun in this time span / northward movement of sun, hot environment, increases dryness in body and reduces Sharir Bala[ strength] of body. Light to digest foods, watery, juicy liquid products consumption suggested.

Dakshinayan[ VISARGA KAAL] --The descent of the sun observed, movement towards southern direction.  Cold and unctuous environment. Strength of person increases, digestive power becomes strong, one can eat healthy, unctuous and heavy to digest , energy providing food articles  

Further, it is stated that these two time periods are then explained in Six rutu kaal[ seasons]. It is emphasized in ayurved science to observe the changes taken place as per season related to temperature, humidity,  weather and accordingly certain conducts are suggested for each season. If one can use and follow the guidelines or specific rule in relation to good conducts, then person can manage his or her  healthy status in appropriate manner. Following theses rules helps to prevent health and get rid from illnesses.

Following are the six rutu [seasons]explained  given in figure

Here two seasons and specific suggestions as per ayurved are  explained 

For Shishir Rutu [ Autumn ]

Here environment remains cold and cold weather, wind. Gaiing of energy is observed in this season.

Due to this aggravation of Kapha entity is seen in body and Agni[ digestive power] of person is at higher level. 

Thus, persons having good  status of digestive power can consume wheat based/ cereal based/ rice based gruels, porridges, milk based products. Ghee processed products like sweets, laddos are suggested to consume. Along with this regular exercises other than regular activities should be done to maintain healthy condition of body.

For Hemanta Rutu[ Late Autum] 

Lifestyle Recommendations

• Exercise, body and head massage
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• Use of warm water and sunlight 
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• Applications of ayurvedic herbal powders --as scrub 

• Use of woolen clothes and residing at warm places 

DONT'S 

• Exposure to Strong wind, cold wind and habit of day sleeping --should be avoided 

• Vata Aggravating foods such as cold, dry nature foods, cold drinks  and light  to digest to be avoided.