ROLE OF UDUMBARADI TAILA YONIPICHU IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KAPHAJA YONIYVAPAD - A PILOT STUDY

Abstract

Background: Vaginal discharge, commonly known as leucorrhea, is a physiological condition which happens in female reproductive system. More than 75% women experience leucorrhea during their lifetime and 45% of them has recurrence. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Udumbaradi Taila Yoni Pichu in management of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad. Design: This is a single blind pilot study. 20 female patients with the complaints of Kaphaja Yonivyapad (nonspecific leucorrhoea) from the Dept. of Prasooti tantra and Stree Roga OPD of Rajiv Gandhi educational society’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Ron were included for the study. Patients were administered Udumbaradi Taila Yonipichu for 7 days and were assessed before and after the treatment and followed up on the 14th day. Results: This pilot study showed statistically significant changes with Udumbaradi Taila Yonipichu in reducing the complaints of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad such as Katishoola (p<0.001), Kandu (p<0.001), consistency of the Srava (p<0.001) and Srava Pramana (quantity of the discharge) (p<0.001). Conclusions: Udumbaradi Taila Yonipichu showed effectiveness in the management of Kaphaja yoni Vyapad with the reduction of Katishoola, Kandu, consistency of the Srava and Srava pramana after the treatment.