Abstract

EFFECT OF AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT IN SHWETA PRADARA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Shrushti Gaikwad*

ABSTRACT

Shwetapradar is an Ayurvedic term referring to abnormal, excessive white vaginal discharge, which corresponds to leucorrhoea in modern clinical medicine. It is recognized more as a symptom than a distinct disease entity, seen frequently across gynecological practice, especially in women of reproductive age. Healthy habits are the best way to avoid disease. But in the chaos of a woman‘s daily life healthy living is not at all followed now a days. Along with overall health of a women vaginal health is also an important part. A healthy woman is a promise of a healthy life. Woman has to pass through different stages and phases of life in which physical and psychological changes occur. Also, she has to fulfil the dual responsibility at home as well at job. Hence, she needs perfect physical and psychological health. Safe, healthy and confidentlife is very much necessary, for that every woman needs a healthy yoni. An infection or change in the normal balanceof vaginal yeast and bacteriacan causeinflammation of the vagina. Shweta pradara is an annoying symptom which is present in many diseases or present a complication. Since Shweta Pradara is a symptom, not a disease, hence etiopathogenesis of principal disease would be etiopathogenesis of Shweta Pradara also. It can be said that it is a Kaphaja disorder in the region of Apana Vayu. Infections due to certain organisms in vagina and uterus also lead to white discharge. A female patient suffering from Shweta pradara was treated by Shamana chikitsa and Yoni dhoopan. She got excellent relief in symptoms by above treatment.

Keywords: Shweta pradara, Leucorrhoea, Stanika chikitsa, Shamana chikitsa, Yoni dhoopan.