Role of udumbaradi tail in the management of vaginal discharge due to cervical erosion: A case report

Abstract

Cervical erosion is a common gynecological disorder. This benign lesion is sometime much troublesome due its chronicity and nature of recurrence. It is a condition where the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix is replaced by columnar epithelium which is continuous with the endocervix. Excessive vaginal discharge is the most common findings of the cervical erosion may be due to the overgrown or overactive cervical crypts. It is more near to the Karnini Yonivyapada in Ayurveda according to the treatment and some of the clinical features. The principle of treatment of Ayurveda is comparable to that of modern system of medicine in which cryosurgery and diathermy are used to destruct the columnar epithelium and facilitate the growth of new healthy stratified squamous epithelium. But because of various side effect like excessive mucoid discharge per vagina for a long time, sometimes cervical stenosis, accidental burns, bleeding and recurrence of the disease may happen. Hence the Ayurvedic management seems to be more practical, effective, not costly, non surgical and have negligible side effects. Due to serious consequences of the disease it becomes necessary to pay immediate attention towards this most troublesome disease of female. In chronic stage it can shows malignant changes. This present case study was carried out in OPD of Prasuti-Stree Roga Department, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and the treatment drug i.e. Udumbaradi tail (Charaka Chikitsa 30/73-76) was taken. This drug has shown marked improvement in relieving all the symptoms of cervical erosion and was seen more effective in decreasing the vaginal discharge.