A Case Series on Lodra Vata Kashaya Yoni Praskhalana in Shweta Pradara w.s.r. to vaginal infections due to Staphylococcus aures

Suchetha Kumari; Mehak; Arpana Jain

Suchetha Kumari Associate professor, Department of PG and PhD Studies in Prasooti Tantra and Stree Roga, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Mehak Final Year PG scholar, Department of PG and PhD Studies in Prasooti Tantra and Stree Roga, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Arpana Jain Assistant professor, Department of PG and PhD Studies in Prasooti Tantra and Stree Roga, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Keywords: Abnormal Vaginal discharge, Shweta Pradara, Leucorrhoea, Micro-organisms, Staphylococcus aures, Case Series

Abstract

The female reproductive tract harbours distinct microbial communities, in the vagina, cervical canal, uterus, and fallopian tubes. The mucosal immune system in the reproductive tract has evolved to meet the unique requirements of dealing with various pathogens. This prevents reproductive tract from various infections. Menstruation, Sexual act, Abortion, unhygienic condition, etc hampers the immunity ultimately leading to infections. Abnormal white discharge per vagina is one of features of infection. Abnormal vaginal discharges can be co-related to Shweta Pradara. Shweta Pradara is not a disease but mentioned as symptom in various Yoni Vyapada and other gynaecological diseases. In Astanga Samgraha, Lodra Vata Kshaya Yoni Prakshalana is indicated. Lodra and Vata both have Kapha Pitta Shamaka properties. An attempt was made to manage Shweta Pradara by Ayurvedic treatment. This study includes 8 female patients having symptoms of Shweta Pradara. These patients came with complaints of vaginal discharge, itching in vaginal area, backache etc., and showed the presence of Staphylococcus aures in vaginal swab. These patients were subjected to Lodra Vata Kashaya Yoni Prakshalana. The whole treatment was done for 7 days and marked improvement was achieved in all the patients. In conclusion, the potential role of Lodra Vata Kashaya was seen in controlling genital infections with Staphylococcus aures.

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