Keywords:
Analgesia, SoubhagyaShunthi Granules, Vaginal delivery withepisiotomy
 
Background:
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. In AyurvedicSamhita actions of herbal medicines are elaborated in detail, by all acharyas. Efficacy of single herb is improved by processing or combining herbs together. Many Ayurvedic practitioners use different Ayurvedic formulations for pain relief. SoubhagyaShunthi Granules are advised by Acharya in Sutikavastha (puerperal phase). Shunthi(ZinziberOfficinale) is the main active drug in this combination.And all other drugs in this formulation belong to Charkopta SHULPRASHAMAN Gana i.e. group of drugs with analgesic property. So in this study this combination will be studied for its analgesic action. So, SoubhagyaShunthi Granules were selected for this study.
 
Methodology:

• Randermized, single blind study of 100 patients in 2 groups was done.
• Group A 50 patients were given SoubhagyaShunthi Granules.
• Group B 50 patients were given Paracetamol.

 
Results:
SoubhagyaShunthi Granuleswas compared with Paracetamol and proved to have analgesic action like Paracetamol. Comparing the assessment criteria before and after treatment had significant action as analgesic in Episiotomy pain and other aspects of puerperium. 
 
Statistical Analysis:
As per statistical analysis SoubhagyaShunthi Granules showed moderate action on Episiotomy pain & significant action on other aspects of puerperium.
 
Conclusion: 
Aim of this study was to establish, analgesic action of SoubhagyaShunthi Granules. This was proved by data collection. Along with this, SoubhagyaShunthi Granules also proved to be good glactogauge and Appetizer.