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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding & Menorrhagia

रक्तप्रदर, अत्यधिक मासिक स्राव व कमजोरी · Raktapradara / Asrigdara (रक्तप्रदर)

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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding & Menorrhagia

रक्तप्रदर, अत्यधिक मासिक स्राव व कमजोरी
Classical Ayurvedic Term: Raktapradara / Asrigdara (रक्तप्रदर)
users Women's, Men's & Pediatric Care Chronic / Deep-Seated Dosha: Pitta (with Rakta Dhatu overflow)

Hyperplasia of endometrial vascular bed driven by aggravated hot Pitta provoking hemorrhage.

Classical Symptoms & Signs

  • Passing large menstrual blood clots
  • Soaking pads every 1-2 hours
  • Severe anemia and dizziness

Dosha & Srotas Physiology

This condition stems primarily from an aggravation of Pitta (with Rakta Dhatu overflow), affecting the functional channels of the Women's, Men's & Pediatric Care.

Traditional Approach: Opposite quality balance (Viparita Chikitsa) — Dosha pacification, metabolic balance, and channel clearing.

✅ Pathya (Recommended Foods & Lifestyle)

Easily digestible warm meals, boiled lukewarm water, green gram (moong dal), seasonal bitter greens, moderate cow ghee, and regular meal timing.

⚠️ Apathya (Foods & Triggers to Avoid)

Excessive chilies and pungent spices, heavy deep-fried items, stale/refrigerated foods, ice-cold water, daytime sleep, and late-night meals.

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Medical Emergency Callout & Red-Flag Symptoms

Ayurvedic domestic remedies are designed for mild, early-stage, and supportive care. If you experience severe chest pain radiating to the arm, shortness of breath, blood in vomit or stool, persistent high fever (>3 days), or neurological changes, seek immediate emergency medical care.

Classical Literature & Home Remedies (2 Formulations)

Authentic kitchen and classical formulations extracted from the 19-book Ayurvedic corpus. Follow precise dosages and anupana.

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Grandmother's Rock Sugar (Dhage Wali Mishri) Herbal Powder Formulation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding & Menorrhagia

रक्तप्रदर, अत्यधिक मासिक स्राव व कमजोरी के लिए दादी माँ का धागे वाली मिश्री चूर्ण मिश्रण
🥄 Churna / Herbal Powder
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Rock Sugar (Dhage Wali Mishri) (Crystallized Cane Sugar) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Sheeta (Cooling) · Post-digestive: Madhura (Sweet) · Dosha Action: Pacifies Vata and Pitta

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Rock Sugar (Dhage Wali Mishri) · primary

Step-by-Step Preparation & Use:

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Take fine powder of Rock Sugar (Dhage Wali Mishri) in the specified domestic measure. Consume with warm water, honey or ghee as directed.
Standard household dose (1/2 to 1 teaspoon for powders, or 1/4 to 1/2 cup for decoctions).
Warm water / Cow Milk / Pure Honey / Cow Ghee
Morning on empty stomach or bedtime
5 to 14 days
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Safety & Contraindications: Observe individual food tolerances. Consult a physician if acute symptoms persist beyond 5 days.
📖 Classical Source: Dadi Maa ke Gharelu Nuskhe (p. 107)

Green Cardamom Domestic Protocol for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding & Menorrhagia

रक्तप्रदर, अत्यधिक मासिक स्राव व कमजोरी के लिए छोटी इलायची का स्वदेशी घरेलू उपचार
🍵 Kadha / Decoction
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Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Sheeta (Cooling) · Post-digestive: Madhura (Sweet) · Dosha Action: Tridosha balancing (especially Pitta cooling)

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Green Cardamom · primary
  • Fresh Cow Milk
  • Shatavari (Wild Asparagus)

Step-by-Step Preparation & Use:

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The source defines this as heavy blood loss during menstruation or bleeding continuing for many days. ### Causes listed - Weakness or menopause-related change. - Blood congestion in the ovaries. - Eating a very large amount of nutritious food, as stated in the source. - Mental worry or repeated pregnancies. ### Symptoms listed - Body pain, heavy head, or headache. - Back and lower-back pain or cold soles. - Pale face or sunken eyes. ### Remedies given in the source The same two remedies as for leucorrhoea are given: one teaspoon shatavari powder boiled in milk at bedtime, and a decoction of 5–7 desi Ashoka leaves reduced to one-quarter of a glass. More information is referred to page 97 of *Rogi Swayam Chikitsak*. Safety note: Very heavy bleeding, dizziness, fainting, pregnancy possibility, or anaemia needs medical evaluation.
Standard traditional household dose 1-2 times daily.
Warm water / Honey / Cow milk
Morning or bedtime
10 to 30 days
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Safety & Contraindications: Maintain healthy lifestyle; avoid stale and processed foods.
📖 Classical Source: Bharatiya Chikitsa Vol 2 (Swadeshi Chikitsa)
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