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AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT OF VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KAPHAJA YONI VYAPAD - A CASE STUDY

*K. G. Giriprashanth, S. Hampiholi Sneha, S. Sushmitha and Seema Pradeep

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Abstract

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis is one of the most common gynaecological disorders. In Ayurveda, the symptoms of VVC can be correlated to Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad, as explained by the Acharyas - Charaka, Sushrutha and Vagbhata in their treatises. A 42-year-old female patient reported to our OPD with complaints of Yoni Kandu and Yoni Srava intermittently for 6 months. Urine culture revealed the presence of Candida albicans and Escherichia coli and microscopy revealed the presence of Pus cells in urine. Vaginal inspection and bi-manual examination revealed the presence of excessive curdy white discharge. The patient was treated with Rohitaka Twak Churna with Madhu orally, Plaksha Twak Churna and Madhu Yoni Varti along with Yoni Prakshalana with Trpahala Kashaya and Tankana Bhasma for 45 days. The patient found complete relief from Yoni Kandu and Yoni Srava.

Keywords: Case Study, Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad, Ekamoolika Prayoga, Ayurveda, Plaksha, Rohitaka.