Abstract

ROLE OF STHANIK CHIKITSA IN STREE ROG: REVIEW

Neha A. Bhangire* and Prashant S. Patil

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Abstract

The disease of the genital tract of women and their treatment have been given a lot of importance in the ancient period. In Ayurveda Sthanik chikitsa (local therapies) are specialized treatment procedure in Stree Rogas described by ancient Acharyas. These procedures basically deal with the disorders of Tryavarta Yoni. Yonidaha, Yonikandu, Yoni paichilya, Yoni strava, Yoni kleda, Yoni shula, Yoni daurgandhya, Vamini and Upapluta yonivyapad etc. are the common Yoni rogas. Disturbed pattern of menstruation also causes many gynecological problems. Sthanik chikitsa has given excellent results in these problems. Sthanik Chikitsa includes Yonidhavan (Vaginal Douching), Yoni Pichu (Tamponing per vaginum), Yoni Dhoopan (Fumigation of vagina), Yoni Varti (Vaginal suppository), Uttarbasti (Medicated oil or decoction is pushed into the uterine cavity through vagina), Agnikarma (Cauterization) and Ksharakarma (Chemical cauterization) etc. These procedures help to maintain good health status of women and relives symptoms of white discharge, itching, burning micturition, dyspareunia, foul smell discharge etc. Present article explains role of Stanik Chikitsa in various Stree Roga.

Keywords: Sthanik chikitsa, Stree Roga, Tryavarta Yoni, Ayurveda.