Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF YONIPRAKSHALAN KARMA IN KAPHJA YONIVYAPADA WITH SPECIAL REFERANCE TO CANDIDA ALBICANS

Suvarna R. Borste* and Bhushan B. Mogal

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Abstract

In Ayurveda Streeroga and Prasutitantra is a specialized branch of science contributed purely for women alignments. Kaphaja Yonivyapada is common condition in present days which is due to Kapha. Kapha vitiated due to excessive use of Abhishyandi (articles producing or oozing serous effusion), substances reaches reproductive system and causes unctuousness, coldness, itching and dull pain in vagina. It can be correlated with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, which stands as second most commonest genital infection in worldwide. Among all Sthanika chikitsa Yoniprakshalana and Yonivarti are treatment modalities which can be adapted to clear the sthanik Kaphadushti. By these treatment there will be quick and faster absorption of drug through vaginal mucosa, which clear the symptoms easily. The drug having Tikta, Kashaya rasa with Kandughna, Krimidoshahar, Tridoshnashak properties are beneficial in the management of Kaphaja Yonivyapada.

Keywords: Kaphaja Yonivyapada, Yoniprakshalana, Sthanik chikitsa, Vaginal infection.