Shatapushpa Taila: An Ayurvedic Formulation for Menstrual Problems

Disease and modern world are mimic to each other. Ayurvedic medicines are becoming increasingly popular with having many benefits in chronic disorders in today’s era. Shatapushpa (an Ayurvedic herb) commonly known as dill. It grows annually and is known for its aromatic leaves and seeds. It enhances female health, boosts breast milk production, soothes joint pains, cures urinary complaints, calms boils and swellings and manages PCOS. According to Acharya Kashyapa in Kalp Sthana, Shatapushpa is just like nectar to the women who suffer from menstrual problems like amenorrhea, menometrorrhagia, oligomenorrhoea, infertility, early menopause, absence of menarche etc. Shatapushpa can be used in powder, decoction and oil form. In this article we will discuss about Taila (oil) form of Shatapushpa and their action on menstrual problems. Acharya Kashyapa and Charaka mentioned the preparation of Shatapushpa Taila and its Taila should be used in the form of Nasya, Pana, Snehana, Abhyanga, and Basti.