Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF TRIPHALA KWATHA WITH GOMUTRA YONI PRAKSHALANA FOLLOWED BY DHATAKYADI TAILA YONI PICHU IN KAPHAJA YONIVYAPAD W.S.R. TO VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS

Dr. Cynthia Thakur* and Dr. Arpana Jain

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Abstract

Reproductive system diseases can significantly affect the ability to procreate, making it essential to protect it from infections and other reproductive health-related issues. In Ayurveda, Kaphaja Yonivyapad is characterized by symptoms such as Pichhila yoni srava and yoni kandu. Vulvovaginal Candidiasis commonly present with thick white discharge, vulvar itching. If left untreated, these conditions may lead to complications, including infertility, and can severely impact one's quality of life. Objective of the study: To evaluate the effect of Triphala kwath with Gomutra Yoni Prakshalana followed by Dhatakyadi Taila yoni pichu in Kaphaja yonivyapad w.s.r. to Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Material and Methods: 20 patients diagnosed as Kaphaja Yonivyapada, who attended the OPD and IPD of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga Dept., SDM Ayurveda Hospital, Udupi were taken for the study and were subjected for Yoni Prakshalana with Triphala kwatha and Gomutra followed by Dhatakyadi taila yoni pichu which was administered once for 7 days after the cessation of menstruation. Follow up was done on 21st and 35th day. Statistical tests- Paired t- test and Wilcoxon matched pairs test. Result and Interpretation: There was statistically highly-significant result obtained for Srava pramana, yoni Kandu, Katishoola , Vagin al pH. Triphala kwath Yoni Prakshalana with Gomutra followed by Dhatakyadi Taila pichu was effective on Kaphaja Yonivyapada .

Keywords: Kaphaja Yonivyapada, Triphala kwath, Dhatakyadi taila, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis , Yoni