Abstract

EFFECT OF BHUMYAMALAKI CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHWETA-PRADARA - A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Pooja Mehra* and Dr. Pravesh Tomar

Abstract

Shweta-Pradara or abnormal white vaginal discharge or Leucorrhoea is a symptom which is found in many Yonivyapadas (Gynecological disorder). Women in reproductive age experienced some short of white vaginal discharge in their life. White vaginal discharges along-with symptoms of feeling of weakness, pain in back, itching vulva and loss of vital fluids etc. These all symptoms are also found in leucorrhoea which is described as Shweta-Pradara in Ayurvedic classics. Women’s health is of great importance for their family & for the new progeny healthy Yoni or reproductive tract is needed. White vaginal discharge the symptom is present in both physiological and pathological condition, when it becomes pathological it disturbs routine life style of the woman. A female patient suffering from Shweta-Pradara was treated with Shamana Chikitsa by giving Bhumyamalaki Churna with Tandulodaka and she got excellent relief in symptoms by the above treatment.

Keywords: Shweta-Pradara, Yonivyapada, Leucorrhoea, Abnormal Vaginal Discharges, Bhumyamalaki Churna, Tandulodaka, Ayurveda, Shamana Chikitsa.