Abstract

www.wjpr.net │ Vol 14, Issue 21, 2025. │ ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Journal │ 987 EFFECT OF SHARAPUNKHA KSHAR PRATISARAN ON GARBHASHAY GRIVAGAT VRANA (CERVICAL EROSION)

*Dr. Vaishnavi Kale, Dr. Pradnya Deshmukh

Abstract

This clinical study evaluated the effect of Sharapunkha Kshar Pratisaran in the management of Garbhashay Grivagat Vrana (Cervical Ectopy), a prevalent gynecological condition characterized by the replacement of squamous epithelium with columnar epithelium on the cervix. Symptoms such as vaginal discharge, pruritus vulvae, and backache cause significant discomfort. A single-arm clinical intervention was conducted on 20 women aged 18–49 years, presenting with classical symptoms. Sharapunkha Kshar was applied locally once daily for 7 days. Efficacy was assessed using subjective (itching, backache) and objective (discharge, site, size, appearance of ectopy) parameters on baseline, day 3, and day 7. Statistical analysis (Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test) showed significant improvement across all parameters (p < 0.0001). Average symptomatic relief was 72.24%, with 40% cured (≥75% relief) and 60% markedly improved (50–

Keywords: Cervical erosion, Garbhashay Grivagat Vrana, Kshar Pratisaran, Karnini Yonivyapad, ulcer healing, vaginal discharge, Sharapunkha.