A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF UDUMBARA KASHAYA YONI PRAKSHALANA IN SHWETA PRADARA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VAGINITIS

Introduction: Shweta Pradara, is a condition that corelated with Vaginitis, affects approximately 75% of women. It is characterized by abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, burning micturition, foul smell, backache etc. For this condition, Sthanika Chikitsa (Yoni Prakshalana) with the drug Udumbara Kashaya was explored for its efficacy. This technique helps to restores vaginal flora, reduces inflammation, clears the debris, discharge and promotes tissue healing with Kashaya Rasa, Ruksha and Guru Guna of Udumbara, hence Udumbara Kashaya Yoni Prakshalana is hypothesized to be effective in Shweta Pradara. Methods: A randomized, open-labelled controlled clinical study was conducted on 30 patients diagnosed with Shweta Pradara (Vaginitis). Patients were equally divided into two groups: Group A (Trial Group) received Udumbara Kashaya Yoni Prakshalana, and Group B (Control Group) received Triphala Kashaya Yoni Prakshalana. Efficacy was evaluated based on Subjective and Objective parameters before and after treatment. Results: Group A demonstrated superior outcomes in subjective and objective parameters compared to Group B in reducing the symptoms of Shweta Pradara. Discussion: Udumbara Kashaya acts as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antioxidant and clears debris, clears unhealthy tissue, reduces foul smell, itching, inhibits harmful bacterial growth and corrects the abnormal vaginal discharge. Additionally, it promotes mucosal healing, restores vaginal flora, and maintains optimal vaginal pH. Conclusion: Udumbara Kashaya Yoni Prakshalana significantly alleviated symptoms of Shweta Pradara compared to Triphala Kashaya. Analytical and phytochemical studies of Udumbara Phala validated its therapeutic properties, which confirm that Udumbara Kashaya is more effective.