Abstract

KRIMI PAREEKSHA IN SHESHMAJA YONI VYAPTH AND ROLE OF PANCHAVALKALA KWATHA DOUCH AS UPASHAYA

Dr. Siddamma Bhalked and Dr. Gopi Krishna S.

Abstract

The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 33 % of the total global burden of disease is related to reproductive health. Ayurveda is rich source of holistic information about disease prevention and cure. Sleshmala Yoni Vyapat is described as a condition with Picchila, Pandu and Sheetala discharge from vagina, Kandu, Mandaruja along with Artava-Dushti and Panduta. These can be correlated to VVC caused by candida albicans. A microscopic wet mount confirms the diagnosis. Here an attempt is done to screen, isolate and treat the actual cases of Shleshmala Yoni Vyapat infected by candida albicans culture & sensitivity then douching with Panchavalkala kwatha comprising of Vata (Ficus bengalensis) Udumbara (Ficus glomerata), Ashwatha(Ficus religiosa), Parisha (Ficus Lacor), and Plakshya (Thespesia populnea).

Keywords: Sleshmala Yoni Vyapath, Panchavalkala, kwatha, Upashaya, Candida Albicans, Antifungal, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.