Authors: Dr. Swetha Naik A D, Dr Iyshwarya H S
Abstract: According to Ayurveda, a woman who has just given birth to a child followed by expulsion of the placenta is called Sutika1. Expulsion of the placenta is the criteria for the terminology  Sutika. Sutika  makkala  the  post  delivery  complication  frequently  occuring  in  women due to vitiation of  Vata, results in accumulation  of  Dushita  rakta in the uterus causing severe  pain  abdomen, below  umbilical & bladder & cardiac region. At times the pain is so severe that a prickly sensation with a possibility of tearing of bowel or  its  perforation. These are associated with flatulence and retention of urine. In these above  conditions, Shudda  Hingu & Dashamoolarishta are found to be more beneficial.
Keywords : Ayurveda, Sutika Makkala, Sutika
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