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AYURVEDIC AND SYNDROMIC APPROACH TO VAGINAL DISCHARGES (YONISRAVA)

Dr. Shabnam M. Khan*, Dr. Sumarani Rajesh and Dr. Asokan V.

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Abstract

Introduction: Among the women visiting the gynaecology opd 20- 25% complains of vaginal discharges, with 40% physiological vaginal discharge and 60% abnormal vaginal discharge, with a higher causation due to sexually transmitted infection. Yonisrava are mentioned as symptoms of various Yonivyapad’s. Material and Methods: Literature search, reference list of choosen articles. Result: Ayurvedic management offers a significant relief in managing abnormal vaginal discharge, both by Sthanika chikitsa and Shamana chikitsa. Discussion: Treatment of Yonisrava is mainly based on the use of drugs or measures capable of suppressing Tridosha as well as cleansing the yoni.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Yonisrava, Discharges, Sthanika chikitsa, Artava dushti.