Abstract

COLPOSCOPIC OBSERVATIONS OF CERVICAL EROSION WITH APPLICATION OF KARANJA KALKA

Dr. Ujwala Katole, Dr. Surekha Dewaikar, Dr. Rekha Kuwar and Dr. Pallavi Chindhe*

Abstract

In Ayurveda a women is defined as stree who originate new life.[1] Starting of the 21st century is the time of advancement of civilization and competitive life. In all fields women are trying to compete equally with men. To stand with this competition and to achieve her goal she has to face certain personal problems more than man. Cervical erosion is a common conditions seen in almost all women and in all age groups. It may lead up to infertility. It is computed that about 80-85% of women are suffering from Cervical Erosion. Most commonly used treatment according to modern science is cauterization and cryosurgery, which have their own side effects like cervical stenosis, secondary infertility, bleeding per vagina, infection, recurrence etc. which may destroy the healthy tissue. As Ayurveda has rich tradition of scientific thoughts, traditional experience and variety of formulations for Cervical Erosion (Garbhashaya grivagat vrana). Karanja has properties of anti- inflammatory (Shothghna), antipruritic (kandughna), healing (vranropak), antibacterial (Jantughna).[2] Keeping all these points in mind and regarding the nature of the disease present work is an attempt to give cure from this stressful entity, local application of Karanja Kalka is selected.

Keywords: Cervical Erosion, Karanj Kalka, Garbhashaya Grivagat vrana.