Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF STHANIK CHIKITSA IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Dr. Sandhya M. Yennawar*, Dr. Nimesh P. Sangode and Dr. Ajay S. Thote

Abstract

Female gender is the unique creation of this universe undergoing different physical & psychological changes as she reaches different stages in her life, which includes puberty, reproductivity, pregnancy, labour, puerperium, menopause & her responsibilities still go on. Ayurveda explains both oral and local procedures like Yonidhupan, Yonidhavan (vaginal douche), Yoniparishek, Yonilepa (paste), Yonivarti (fumigation), Yonipichu (tampon). The unique local procedures are more convenient for women because she can do her daily activity without disturbance. This Ayurvedic management seems to be more practical, effective, economic and non-surgical with negligible side effects. Dhupan dravya contains various volatile oils, as we create dhup its volatile oil forms fumes act on the wound. Fumes have penetrating power. So it can be reached to micro and deeper levels and act there. Shodhan tail helps to convert the dushta vrana into shudha vrana. Ropan tail helps in formation of healthy granulation and wound healing. Due to Yoni Dhupan all dhatu kleda gets absorbed from wound site which actually helps in wound construction. Due to dhupan dravya property and action it doesn’t provide favorable conditions for bacteria to grow. Thus we conclude that the holistic approach (Sthanik chikitsa) of ayurvedic system of medicine gives completely relief to the patients from Yoni kshata. Sthanik chikitsa in streerog and prasutitantra are very encouraging. Medicines used in the Sthanik chikitsa are cheap, effective and easily available.

Keywords: Sthanik Chikitsa, Yonidhupan, Yonidhavan, Yoniparishek, Yonilepa, Yonivarti, Yonipichu, Gynecological disorders.