Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF KAPHAJA YONI VYAPAD (VULVO VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS)

*Dr. Trishna Moni Das (PG Trainee) and Dr. Yanbeni Humtsoe (Professor and HOD)

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Abstract

In different phases of women's life, from puberty, reproductive phase to menopause, the concept of healthy yoni has been mentioned in Ayurveda as well as in modern science. Now a days, infection related to yoni is a burning problem irrespective of their age or socioeconomic status. Due to infection, there may be sign and symptoms like vaginal discharge, itching, coldness, pain. in Ayurveda, these types of sign and symptoms are included under Kaphaja yoni vyapad, which is one of the 20 types of yoni vyapad. Most of the symptoms of Kaphaja yoni vyapad are similar with Vulvovaginal candidiasis. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common mucosal infection of the lower female reproductive tract, caused mostly by Candida albicans. It presents with symptoms like white, cheesy vaginal discharge, itching, redness and pain. In Ayurveda, women health care is related in separate section, where the term Yoni vyapad includes majority of gynaecological disorders. Before knowing the management, literature of the disease should be known. Therefore, in this study an effort has been put forth to make a conceptual study covering almost all the aspects of Kaphaja yoni vyapad as per Ayurveda as well as per modern.

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