ABSTRACT

Stress in menopause is a health concern that can lead to anxiety, irritability, mood fluctuations, and insomnia, which all negatively impact overall health of a woman. Unlike conventional medicine, the traditional management strategies tend to include psychological therapies, lifestyle changes and hormonal therapy. Ancient Ayurveda treatises do offer specialized para-surgical techniques to naturally treat certain ailments. To address this in the Sushruta Samhita, one such technique — Vedhana (puncturing), or Viddhakarma provides a paradigm-shifting approach to pain management, balancing Dosha, relieving stress and clicking the auto-replenishment of the nervous system. As per Acharya Sushruta, Viddhakarma means controlled puncturing of certain muscular points near Marma (vital points) using fine hollow needles. Apanga, Lalata, Sthapani, Shankha, Hanusandhi and Ura are key-sites for treating Manovikara (Manasa vyadhi) conditions including Unmada (psychosis) and Apasmara (epilepsy). They have strong association with neurological and psychological functions promising a possible therapeutic role for stress-related signs due tomenopause.This study will assess the efficacy of Viddhakarma as integrative therapy for the management of menopausal stress. This study seeks to assess whether needling specific Marma points may help alleviate symptoms of menopausal stress by reference to classical Ayurveda texts, contextualizing their meaning and use with modern neuro-physiological understanding. Learning about this time-honored approach in the frame of contemporary medical science can pave the way for non-pharmacological, holistic remedies for menopausal wellness. Keywords: Viddhakarma, Menopause, Vedhana Menopausal Health
Publication date: 01/07/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.7.10361