INTRODUCTION
It is a special treatment modality in Ayurveda where medicated decoction is administered through vaginal route in females. This comes under local treatment modalities specific to gynaecological diseases .It is a procedure in which the vagina, vaginal passage and mouth of uterus is washed with medicated decoction or other liquids. The term yoni dhavana comprises of two different words “yoni (means vagina) and “Dhavana (means cleaning or purification with water and other medicated liquid).
BENEFITS OF YONI DHAVANAM
- Clears discharge
- Cures infections
- Reduces inflammation and itching
- Improves circulation
- Heals wound
MODE OF ACTION OF YONI DHAVANA
While doing yoni Dhavana, the medicated kashaya which reaches the vagina is being partially absorbed by the vaginal walls. Because of its slight warm temperature and its meditational effect, it removes the abnormal discharges from the vagina and also helps to alter the vaginal pH making the area unfavourable for invasion of microorganisms.
INDICATIONS
- Vaginitis
- Leucorrhoea
- Cervicitis
- Atrophic vaginitis
- Vulvo- vaginal itching
- Dyspareunia
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Menstrual period
- Menorrhagia
- Traumatic injury/ bleeding.