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=== Rajaswala ===

=== Rajaswala ===

The term Rajaswala refers to the menstruating woman. Usually a woman menstruates form the age of 12 to 50 years. That means for the major part of her life she menstruates and becomes rajaswala. Thus Rajaswala is the largest and the most important period in the lifetime of a woman as it is the fertile period necessary for reproduction. The rajaswala paricharya helps women adapt well to the physiological changes taking place in the body during the menstruation and thus prevent occurrence of diseases. It also helps in conceiving a healthy offspring. However it is seen that the rajaswala paricharya is not being commonly followed now-a-days

The term Rajaswala refers to the menstruating woman. Usually a woman menstruates form the age of 12 to 50 years. That means for the major part of her life she menstruates and becomes rajaswala. Thus Rajaswala is the largest and the most important period in the lifetime of a woman as it is also the fertile period necessary for reproduction. The rajaswala paricharya helps women adapt well to the physiological changes taking place in the body during the menstruation and thus prevent occurrence of vrious diseases. It also helps in conceiving a healthy offspring. However it is seen that the rajaswala paricharya is not followed now-a-days. Although the paricharya described in the Ayurveda was exclusively designed for preserving the health of that menstruating woman, in the later years it was misunderstood dirty and impure culturally. Ayurveda looks at the process of menstruation as a completely physiological event and understands it in terms of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|doshas]], [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]], [[Malas (मलाः)|malas]], [[Agni in Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदे अग्निः)|agni]] etc. Through this perspective it was studied, observed and concluded as to what type of diet, lifestyle would be suitable for such a woman so that she would suffer the least during this period and preserve her health like the normal healthy individual once the menstruation stops. Thus all the guidelines given under Rajaswala paricharya in Ayurveda have relevance, background and logical explanation when those are studied from the lens of Ayurveda physiology.<ref>Dr. Pallavi Pai, Dr. Sarita, Dr. Prasad Pandkar (2015), ‘Rajaswala Paricharya’: Effect on Menstrual cycle and its associated symptoms. IOSR-Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), e-ISSN: 2279-0853, Vol 14(2), 82-87</ref><ref>Prabhu A, Ramadevi G. Rajaswalacharya is the Swasthavritta in Female-A Conceptual Study. Int J Ayu Pharm Chem.2020:13 (3); Pg 288-292</ref> The rajaswala paricharya is described below.

==== Rajaswala paricharya ====

==== Rajaswala paricharya ====

Recognizing the changes infemale’s body during menstruation (Rajaswala),Ayurveda peers have described certain do’s and don’tsin the form of Rajaswala paricharya to maintain her balance of Doshas and help in proper menstrual func-tion. These modifications are in the form of eatinglight meal, observing celibacy, to eat directly orthrough leaf or clay vessel, avoiding pungent andspicy foods, not to sleep during daytime, not to per-form strenuous activities, avoiding use of scents in theform of anointments.1,2 Apart from these, many cul-tural and traditional restrictions are prevalent in manysocieties in the form of menstrual taboos in which iso-lation, not to

* ऋतौ प्रथमदिवसात् प्रभृति ब्रह्मचारिणी दिवास्वप्नाञ्जनाश्रुपातस्नानानुलेपनाभ्यङ्गनखच्छेदनप्रधावनहसनकथनातिशब्दश्रवणावलेखनानिलायासान् परिहरेत् |  किं कारणं? दिवा स्वपन्त्याः स्वापशीलः, अञ्जनादन्धः, रोदनाद्विकृतदृष्टिः, स्नानानुलेपनाद्दुःखशीलः ^[१] , तैलाभ्यङ्गात् कुष्ठी, नखापकर्तनात् कुनखी, प्रधावनाच्चञ्चलः, हसनाच्छ्यावदन्तौष्ठतालुजिह्वः, प्रलापी चातिकथनात् ^[२] , अतिशब्दश्रवणाद्बधिरः, अवलेखनात् खलतिः, मारुतायाससेवनादुन्मत्तो गर्भो भवतीत्येवमेतान् परिहरेत् |  दर्भसंस्तरशायिनीं करतलशरावपर्णान्यतमभोजिनीं हविष्यं, त्र्यहं च भर्तुः संरक्षेत् | Su Sha 2.25

perform domestic work, religious activi-ties, and sexual activities are major.The observance and non observance of menstrual re-strictions and taboos are under debate since a decade.The issue of gender inequality and women empower-ment is raised while discussing about the restrictionsto be followed by female during menstruation. The21st century woman considers these restrictions as burden and a path of obstruction towards her empow-erment but the science behind following certain rulesare not emphasized. One 3should understand the sci-ence behind this and not blindly follow all the cam- paigns. The role of Apana vayu, menotoxins andvolatile compound like pheromones should never beoverlooked.3 Menotoxin – a substance with certain pharmacological and chemical reactions is believed to be secreted in sweat, saliva, menstrual blood, milk andother secretions in menstruating women. The researchshows that chemically these menotoxins exhibited properties near to oxycholestrin which causes prolon-gation of blood coagulation. The properties of this substance menotoxin were considered identical to Ne-crosin in another work. Necrosin is a toxic substance(inflammatory exudates) that induces leucopenia. 4,5  Pheromones, volatile compounds released in sweat,known for sexual attraction are supposed to influencemenstrual cycle of other female in contact. The inter-val of menstrual cycle of recipient female is short-ened.6,7,8 This is known as menstrual synchronizationwhich is common in hostel inmates and female mem- bers of same family Many explanations have been offered for the apparent effects of exercise on menstrual cycles, including lossof body fat (resulting in estrogen deficit), overallweight loss, dietary factors (especially low percentageof calories from protein and less dietary cholesterolwhich is building block of estrogen) emotional stressand exercise triggered release of endorphin (naturalsedative akin to morphine).3  Non observance of certain rules and restrictions leadsto sickness related to reproductive health of female.The tremendous increase in the infertility and PCODare the results of diet and lifestyle changes which are harmful for reproductive function

Reasoning: (TBE)Recognizing the changes infemale’s body during menstruation (Rajaswala),Ayurveda peers have described certain do’s and don’tsin the form of Rajaswala paricharya to maintain her balance of Doshas and help in proper menstrual func-tion. These modifications are in the form of eatinglight meal, observing celibacy, to eat directly orthrough leaf or clay vessel, avoiding pungent andspicy foods, not to sleep during daytime, not to per-form strenuous activities, avoiding use of scents in theform of anointments.1,2 Apart from these, many cul-tural and traditional restrictions are prevalent in manysocieties in the form of menstrual taboos in which iso-lation, not to perform domestic work, religious activi-ties, and sexual activities are major.The observance and non observance of menstrual re-strictions and taboos are under debate since a decade.The issue of gender inequality and women empower-ment is raised while discussing about the restrictionsto be followed by female during menstruation. The21st century woman considers these restrictions as burden and a path of obstruction towards her empow-erment but the science behind following certain rulesare not emphasized. One 3should understand the sci-ence behind this and not blindly follow all the cam- paigns. The role of Apana vayu, menotoxins andvolatile compound like pheromones should never beoverlooked.3 Menotoxin – a substance with certain pharmacological and chemical reactions is believed to be secreted in sweat, saliva, menstrual blood, milk andother secretions in menstruating women. The researchshows that chemically these menotoxins exhibited properties near to oxycholestrin which causes prolon-gation of blood coagulation. The properties of this substance menotoxin were considered identical to Ne-crosin in another work. Necrosin is a toxic substance(inflammatory exudates) that induces leucopenia. 4,5  Pheromones, volatile compounds released in sweat,known for sexual attraction are supposed to influencemenstrual cycle of other female in contact. The inter-val of menstrual cycle of recipient female is short-ened.6,7,8 This is known as menstrual synchronizationwhich is common in hostel inmates and female mem- bers of same family Many explanations have been offered for the apparent effects of exercise on menstrual cycles, including lossof body fat (resulting in estrogen deficit), overallweight loss, dietary factors (especially low percentageof calories from protein and less dietary cholesterolwhich is building block of estrogen) emotional stressand exercise triggered release of endorphin (naturalsedative akin to morphine).3  Non observance of certain rules and restrictions leadsto sickness related to reproductive health of female.The tremendous increase in the infertility and PCODare the results of diet and lifestyle changes which are harmful for reproductive function  

=== Rtumati ===

=== Rtumati ===