Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is considered to be a wonderful experience as the mother witness the creation and growth of a new life inside them. In ayurveda practice, the use of rasaoshadhi plus kashtaushadhi has been into practice till date. Once such herbo-mineral formulation is known as garbha chintamani rasa which is used in minor ailments like pyrexia and burning sensation during pregnancy. In this PPT, we will study the rationality and applications behind these ingredients.

1. Name: Dr. Vimarsha Bhatkalkar Designation: 1 st Year PG Scholar Guide: Dr. Veena B Kupati (MD, AYU) Institution: Kaher’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka APPLICATION OF GARBHA CHINTAMANI RASA IN PREGNANCY 1 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha

2. Introduction Pregnancy is considered to be a miraculous experience as the mother witness the creation and growth of a new life inside them. During this nine months journey, the pregnant lady goes through certain illnesses such as pyrexia, burning sensation during pregnancy, loss of appetite, vomiting etc. Hence it is necessary to treat these illnesses during pregnancy in order to improve the perinatal outcome. In ayurveda, under the concept of garbhini paricharya mentioned in our classics, various dravya’s are prescribed to prevent the diseases in pregnant women. Among such, even rasaoushadhi’s are mentioned. Thus, the popularity of use of rasaoushadhi along with kashtaushadhi has continued till date and these herbo -mineral formulations can be effectively used in the management of pregnancy. One such herbo -mineral formulation is known as “Garbha Chintamani Rasa” which counteracts minor ailments during pregnancy thus ensuring better nourishment to the fetus. 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 2

3. Aims To know about the formulation “Garbha Chintamani Rasa” in detail and in co-operate this in clinical practice. Objectives To analyse the rationality behind the ingredients. To study some of the research works related to Garbha Chintamani Rasa. 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 3

4. Garbha Chintamani Rasa- I जातीफलं टङ्गणञ्च व्योषं दैत्येन्द्ररक्तकम्। तच्चूर्णं समभागेन मर्दितं प्रहरद्वयम् ॥ जम्बीररसयोगेन वटी कुर्याद्विचक्षणः । गुञ्जाद्वयप्रमाणान्तु खलु वैद्यः प्रयत्नतः ॥ आर्द्रकस्य रसेनैव भक्षयेदुष्णवारिणा । निहन्ति सर्वरोगञ्च भास्करस्तिमिरं यथा ॥ References Garbha Chintamani Rasa - II रसं तारं तथा लौहं प्रत्येकं कर्षमानतः । कर्षत्रयं तथा चाभ्रं कर्पूरं वङ्गताम्रकम् ॥ जातीफलं तथा कोषं गोक्षुरश्च शतावरी । बलाऽतिबलयोर्मूलं प्रत्येकं तोलकं शुभम् ॥ वारिणा वटिका कार्या द्विगुञ्जाफलमानतः । सन्निपातं निहन्त्याशु स्त्रीणाञ्चैव विशेषतः ॥ गर्भिण्या ज्वरदाहञ्च प्रदरं सूतिकाऽऽमयम् ॥ Mentioned in “ Rasendra Sara Sangraha ” under the chapter of Sutika roga chikitsa and in “ Bhaishajya Ratnavali ” under the chapter of Garbhini Roga chikitsa . Garbha Chinta mani Rasa ( Bruhat ) सूतं गन्धः तथा स्वर्णं लोहं रजतमाक्षिके | हरितालं वङ्गभस्माप्यभ्रकं समभागिकम् ॥ भावना खलु दातव्या रसैरेषां पृथक् पृथक् । ब्राह्मीवासाभृङ्गराज गर्भचिन्तामणिरसं पर्पटीदशमूलकैः॥ पूर्ववद्गुणकारः ॥ सप्तधा भावयेद्वैद्यो गुञ्जामानां वटीं चरेत् । 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 4

5. Critical analysis of Ingredients DRUG RASA GUNA VIRYA VIPAKA KARMA Shuddha Parada Shad rasa Snigdha Sheeta Madhura Tridoshaghna , Yogavahi , Balya , Rasayana Shuddha Gandhaka Katu (R.T) Laghu, snigdha Ushna Katu Rasayana , Vishaghna , Vrishya , Balya , Deepana, Pachana , Amadoshanashaka Swarna Bhasma Madhura (R.T) Snigdha Sheeta Madhura Vrishya , Hridya , Smriti Prada, Medhya, Rasayana , Punsavanopyogi , Vishahara , Varnya,Jwarahar , Antrashosha Vatapittahara , Kaphakara . Swarnamakshika Bhasma Madhura, Tikta Snigdha Sheeta Katu Rasayana ,, Tridoshaghna , Yogavahi Loha Bhasma Tikta , Kashaya Snigdha Sheeta Madhura Rasayana , Balya , Vrushya , Raktavardhaka , Medya , Brihmana Vanga Bhasma Tikta Laghu, Sheeta , Ruksha Ushna Katu Medya , Rasayana , Shleshma prashamana , Garbhashayachyuti , Vaanti hara, Shukra-vardhana 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 5

6. CONTD…. Rajata Bhasma Kashaya Sheeta , snigdha , sara, lekhana Sheeta Madhura Dahahara , medya , vatahara , garbhashaya shodhana , balya , rasayana , pittaprashamana , ayusha , jwarahara Abhraka Bhasma Madhura Snigdha Sheeta Madhura Balya , medya , tridoshaghna , rasayana Shuddha Haratala Katu Snigdha Ushna Katu Tvachya , rasayana , Jwaravinashana Brahmi Swarasa Tikta , Kashaya Guna Sheeta Madhura Vatapittahara , medya , jwarahara , rasayana , ayushya . Vasa Swarasa Tikta , Kashaya Laghu, ruksha Sheeta Katu Kaphapittahara , hrudya Bhringaraja swarasa Katu , tikta Ruksha , laghu Ushna Katu Keshya , tvachya , rasayana Parpata swarasa Tikta Laghu Sheeta Katu Kapha-pittahara , jwarahara Dashamoola Kashaya, Madhura Laghu Ushna Katu Vata-kaphahara , parshvashula hara, shothahara , balya 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 6

7. Critical Analysis of Ingredients Shuddha Parada, Shuddha Gandhaka , Swarna Bhasma, Swarnamakshika Bhasma, Loha Bhasma, Vanga Bhasma, Rajata bhasma , Brahmi, Abhraka bhasma and Bhringaraja possess rasayana property. As the word rasayana defines as the one which brings about apyayana of rasa raktadhi dhatu hence this property can give a definite scope in the intrauterine life in the growth and nourishment of the mother and fetus and also in the prevention of disease. Swarna, swarnamakshika , dashamoola and abhraka contains Madhura rasa as it helps in the growth of saptadhatus and ojas . It improves general health ( balya ) and complexion ( varnya ). Shuddha parada , Gandhaka , Rajata Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Loha Bhasma possess balya and brihmana property which maintains and supports pregnancy. Loha Bhasma is raktavardhaka and may help in increasing blood supply of the uterus. 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 7

8. CONTD…. Ra jata Bhasma is said as garbhashaya shodhana . Common presenting symptoms during pregnancy includes pyrexia and burning sensation. Thus ingredients like Swarna Bhasma, rajata Bhasma and parpata swarasa possess jwarahara and dahahara properties. In the context of family planning, couples aiming to conceive may find this formulation beneficial as it contains Vanga bhasma . Particularly if the male partner has low sperm count, as it is believed to contribute to the successful attainment of a healthy progeny as vanga Bhasma has shukra vardhaka property and corrects garbhachyuti (displaced uterus). 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 8

9. Applications of Garbha Chintamani Rasa in Pregnancy In Bruhat Garbha Chintamani Rasa some additional and potential drugs like Swarna and swarnamakshika are present. Similarly, there are several bhavana drugs which are equally useful. This makes the formulation more potent. According to Rasendra sara sangraha , 125mg twice with ushnodaka should be given for first to nine months of pregnancy which eliminates the dosha and ama from the body. The formulation is used in combination with Pravala Pisti to prevent bleeding during pregnancy ( NOTE : Self medication or medication given by a self made doctor or who has inadequate knowledge can lead to adverse side effects during pregnancy ) 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 9

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11. Conclusion Garbha Chintamani Rasa is well known ayurvedic herbo -mineral formulation which is used during antenatal as well as post natal period. Garbha Chintamani rasa ( bruhat ) is widely manufactured by companies as well as used by the physicians as it contains Swarna and Swarnamakshika processed with several bhavana’s which make the formulation more potent. The formulation contains Shuddha parada , gandhaka , vanga, rajata , loha and abhraka Bhasma. Our acharya’s have tremendous knowledge on purification of these minerals. It is very much necessary that these minerals undergo proper purificatory methods and attain siddhi lakshana’s before administering it to the patient. 11/24/2023 Application of Garbha Chintamani Rasa- By Dr. Vimarsha 11

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