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===General contra-indications during puerperal period===
===General contra-indications during puerperal period===
*Exercise, sexual intercourse, exposure to cold air, and excessive anger [B.P.Purva Khanda 4/2]
*Evacuative enema (asthapana [[basti]]) [Cha. Sa. [[Sidhi Sthana]] 2/14]
*Venesection(siravedha)[A.S.Sutra Sthana 36/8], [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 27/7]
These activities and therapies can adversely influence the natural process of rehabilitation during puerperium. Hence, they can be done safely after completion of puerperium.
*Sternutatory drugs([[nasya]]) [A.S.Sutra Sthana 29/11], [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 20/12]
*Therapeutic purgation ([[virechana]]) [Su.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 33/30]
*Excessive sudation ([[swedana]])[A.S.Sutra Sthana 26/32]
These activities and therapies can adversely influence the natural process of rehabilitation during puerperium. Hence, they can be done safely after completion of puerperium.
==Current Researches==
==Current Researches==
• A clinical study conducted in 1000 puerperal women found that panchakola churna regimen 2 gm bd for first 10 days after 24 hours of normal delivery significantly reduces the incidence of secondary post partum hemorrhage (PPH). The group of panchakola churna regimen showed better outcome compared to the control group with conventional treatment, i.e. Inj. Pitocin 10 IU IM immediately after delivery of baby.
• A clinical study conducted in 1000 puerperal women found that panchakola churna regimen 2 gm bd for first 10 days after 24 hours of normal delivery significantly reduces the incidence of secondary post partum hemorrhage (PPH). The group of panchakola churna regimen showed better outcome compared to the control group with conventional treatment, i.e. Inj. Pitocin 10 IU IM immediately after delivery of baby.