ROLE OF TUMBIPATRA AND LODHRA TWAK CHURNA LEPA ON EPISIOTOMY WOUND
Dr. Veena Ajay Patil*, Dr. Pramila Bhikaji Shinde and Dr. Bhagyashri Mahavir Khot
Abstract
Episiotomy is surgically planned incision on the perineum and the
posterior vaginal wall during second stage of labor to facilitates easy
vaginal delivery of baby and prevent irregular perineal tear. Perineum
is an area of the body that is moist and perfect situation for infection or
poor healing. A woman undergoes various complications after
episiotomy like pain, swelling, wound infection, discomfort, sepsis,
vulval haematoma, discharge rectal pain and discomfort related to
episiotomy have been reported to interfere with women’s daily
activities. Currently, there are several methods for the management of
complications of episiotomy wound like NSAIDS, Antibiotic etc. but it
is found to have various adverse effects like inflammation, itching,
peptic ulcer, drug resistance. So, there is need to find out perfect
solution on episiotomy wound healing. According to Ayurveda Tumbi Patra and Lodhra
twaka churna have significant properties which are useful and safe for these symptoms. Some
studies and research have examined the effect of herbal remedies such as Tumbi Patra and
Lodhra have numerous properties including Anti- inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Analgesic
and wound healing property.
Keywords: Episiotomy, Tumbi Patra, Lodhra twak churna.
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