A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF MADHUKADI CHOORNA IN SHWETA PRADARA

Abstract

The global popularity of Ayurveda is enhancing due to the increased flow of clinical research works irrespective of the subject. One such work added to the basket is the administration of Madhukadi Choorna in Shweta Pradara (leucorrhoea). A very common gynecological problem faced by almost 75% of the women is Shweta pradara. It can be correlated with leucorrohea. It is caused due to the increase in the kapha dosha and is characterized by a discharge from the genital tract of the female reproductive system. It is often associated with some organisms, metabolic and hormonal disturbances which are responsible for the disease. Madhukadi yoga (containing VANGA bhasma) is classically mentioned for the treatment of pradara. It acts on the Artavaha srotas (blood channels) of females & is shleshmahara in guna (property to reduce the kapha dosha). Aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of herbo-mineral compound Madhukadi Choorna in Shweta pradara (leucorrohea). The study is a random clinical study which is conducted on 20 patients (each who has completed the treatment all along the study period). The patients were selected from the Out Patient department of Shri Danappa Gurusidappa Melmalagi Ayurveda Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (DGMAMCH &RC), Gadag, Karnataka for respective clinical trial. Based on the subjective and objective parameters like Yoni srava (vaginal discharge), Yoni Vedana (pain per vagina), Yoni Kandu (vaginal itch), Vaginal smear, Vaginal pH etc. the criteria of assessment are set aside. The result of the clinical trial clearly depicts that the herbo mineral compound Madhukadi Choorna responded well to the treatment. Based on the mode of action of the individual constituent of the compound formulation the conclusion is drawn.