MANAGING VAGINAL INFECTIONS WITH AYURVEDA

Introduction: Vaginal infection or vaginitis is the term given to describe infection and inflammation of the vagina. It is mostly due to the imbalance of bacteria, yeast (fungus) that hostile and normally present in the vagina. The infection leads to discomfort, pain, foul smell, discharge. Chemicals we use like in soaps, deodorants, synthetic clothing, spermicidal jellies, vaginal sprays can causes irritation to the delicate vaginal skin that leads to imbalance in PH level of the vagina. Change in PH level invites infection.

What causes Vaginal infection:

• Bacteria
• Candida or yeast infection
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Trichomoniasis
• Herpes simplex Virus

Keynote: During menopause there is steep fall in the level of hormones this can lead to dryness of the vagina leads to pain, itching, burning sensation and the condition is known as Atrophic vaginitis.

Symptoms caused by vaginal infection:

• Inflamed swollen vaginal skin
• Vaginal discomfort and soreness
• Pain and burning during urination
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal itching and burning sensation
• Vaginal bleeding or spotting
• Change in the color of vaginal discharge

Risk factors:

• Pregnant women
• Unmanaged diabetes
• Weak immune system
• Prolonged use of antibiotics
• Using birth control pills
• Certain steroids
• Damp vaginal area
• Not changing sweaty clothes
• Scented tampons
• Vaginal deodorants

Ayurveda view point over vaginitis:

 Ayurveda has explained the condition of vaginitis in Kaphaj Yonivyapad. It explains that the excess use of abhishyandi (oily or blocking substances) reaches reproductive system that leads to symptoms like sheet (cold), pichhil (slimy), pandu (pallor), yoni srava (vaginal discharge), yoni vedana (pain in vagina). Ancient Ayurveda has mentioned some herbal formulation that are helpful in Kaphaj Yonivyapad such as ashokarishta, lodhrasava, pushyanug churna, chandraprabhavati  and many more.

Tips to prevent:

• Avoid public toilets, swimming pools
• Use mild soaps
• Keep the area dry
• Avoid using vaginal deodorants
• Avoid irritant cream or lotions
• Keep your gut healthy
• Change clothes immediately after sweating
• Use neem decoction to clean the area

 Easy Home remedy:

• In a bowl mix powder neem leaves, turmeric, triphala powder and apply it as dusting powder or take orally with honey and water.
• Use coconut on the vaginal area after washing and drying.

 Beneficial herbs for vaginal Infections:

• Neem: Neem is the best antimicrobial herb. It treats bacterial and fungal infections maintaining the PH levels. It is also the best blood purifier and detoxifier.
• Dhatki (Woodfordia fruticosa): Dhataki is wonderful anti-inflammatory agent, stimulant, tonic, wound healer etc. It also boost up the immune system.
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): It is really effective in thick vaginal discharge, itching, burning sensation etc. It is potent anti-inflammatory agent, has antimicrobial properties.
• Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa): It contains flavonoids. It is potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant properties that helps in reducing Itching, pain, swelling caused due to infection.

 ManagingVaginal infections with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

   1. Detox Premium Powder

This herbal powder is prepared from ingredients such as parwal pishti, shukta pishti, jahar mohra pishti, akik pishti, giloy satv, & tal sindoor. These all ingredients in combination reduce excessive white discharge from the vagina, pain during micturition, abdominal cramps, itching, & fatigue, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Leuco Care Tablets

These herbal capsules treat vaginal discharge, foul smell, painful conditions, fatigue, etc. The various ingredients used for the formation of the capsules are Kukkutandwaka bhasma, Mochras, Supari, Nagkesar, Ashok, Gond katira, etc that is good for leucorrhea patients.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

3. Femine care tablet

It is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflammatory and immuno modulater properties. It contains Ghritkumari , Muramakki, Sonth. It works in various diseases like pcod, bulky uterus, endometriosis, general female health, irregular menses, and uterine fibroids. It affects on Tridosha- balances Vata and Kapha.

DOSE – 1-2 tablets two times a day or as directed by physician.

4. Women Champion Syrup

Woman Champion is purely herbal and ayurvedic formulation. It is a very effective tonic for women and help to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of body and also maintain hormone levels . It contains herbs like Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal, Punarnava,Shatavar,Bala,Daruharidra,Nagarmotha that help women typically with mood changes, stress, headache and pain. CAC Women champion helps in leading a life of minimum discomfort during those difficult days every month.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablespoon a day or as directed by physician.

5. Trikatu Tablet

Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

6. Re Fresh Tablet

Re Fresh Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for female mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.