A Review On Kshara Karma In Karnini Yoni Vyapath Vis-A-Vis Cervical Erosion

Abstract

Cervial erosion or ectopy is the commonest benign lesion of the cervix among the gynaecological disorder among the reproductive age. It  is characterized by the replacement of the squamous covering of the vaginal portion of the cervix with columnar epithelium, which remains contiguous with the lining of the endocervix¹. The prevelace rate of the erosion with the parity capturing up to 17%-50% of the population. The features of cervical erosion are vaginal discharge which may be excessively mucoid, contact bleeding specially during pregnancy, presence of erosion in cervical region². Etimology and features of cervical erosion, it can be corelated to Karnini Yoni Vyapath. Karnini Yonivyapath is one among 20 Yonivyapath, where is Karnikara in the Yoni along with Kandu and Shwetha Pichhila Srava³. It is a Kapa Pradhana Vyadhi according to Acharya Sushrutha⁴.  The main treatment for Karnini Yoni Vyapath is mentioned as Sthanika Shodhana. The Kshara is one among the Kaphahara line of treatment, which can be used in Karnini Yoni Vyapath. Kshara has the Gunas like Ushna Virya, Tikshna Guna, Vrana Shotha Pachaka, Sroto Shodhaka etc., which can combat the Kapha Guna⁵. Hence Kshara Lepa can be taken as a line of treatment in Karnini Yoni Vyapath. In this article an Karanja Kshara Lepa will be used as a treatment for Karnini Yonivyapath.