Literature review of contents of Yonikanduhara Lepa (Rasatarngini)

Abstract

Vaginal Itching / vaginal pruritus / Yonikandu is the most primary symptom observed in any medical condition of female genitals and the most frequent reason for patients to visit gynecologists. Although the treatment includes use of anti-microbials majorly, it may show unsatisfactory results due to resistance of these drugs and its side effects. Use of topical anti-microbial drug therapy is recommended by many; at times patients likely develop some common side effects like abnormal peeling of skin, inflammation, rashes or some rare side effects like bluish discoloration of the skin. To avoid these experiences one of the traditional approaches of treatment i.e. Lepa Kalpana is recommended for topical drug therapy in Yonikandu. The Ayurvedic drugs mentioned in this formulation and most commonly found around us. The raw materials of Yonikanduhara Lepa[1] mentioned in this herbo-mineral formulation included - Haridra, Vidanga, Aamrabeeja, Khadira, Daruharidra, Godugdha, Goghrita, Gairika and water. The current study focuses to gather review of contents of Yonikanduhara Lepa mentioned in classical texts of Ayurveda.