Abstract

EFFECT OF STHANIK CHIKITSA (W.S.R. YONI VARTI) IN KARNINI YONI VYAPAD - A REVIEW

Dr. Soniya and *Dr. Meenakshi Pandey

Abstract

Women is the centre point of a family, society, nation and world so health of the nation depends upon the health of a woman and the real worship of women is nothing but to provide better health by eradication of every disease and make them healthy. A woman’s health status is a complex arrangement controlled by a wide range of factors headed by her reproductive system. Yoni Vyapat is a compilation of various disorders of the genital tract ranging from vulva till the uterus. Local infectious conditions like cervical erosion have also been described. Among the various treatment modalities described for Yoni Vyapad, the emphasis given to Sthanika Chikitsa is noteworthy. The mode of approach through local route (with or without oral treatment) is with the aim to give instantaneous relief to the suffering woman. Varti Prayoga is one such intervention among which “Shodhani” Varti has been specifically mentioned in the context of karnini yonivyapad. Varaha Pitta Varti, Arka Varti, Pippalyadi Yoni Varti have been explained under the same. Among these Pippalyadi Yoni Varti has been described in treatment of the karnini yonivyapad. They have Teekshna Ushna properties and are also Kaphahara in nature. The use of a topical medicine like Varti will act directly on the vaginal mucosa and enable easier and target specific action. Therefore it will help to combat the local disease causing agent and simultaneously strengthen the vagina as well as prevent recurrence.

Keywords: Cervical Erosion, karnini Yonivyapad, Pippalyadi yoni varti, Sthanik Chikitsa, Yoni varti.