Topic of the Month
Leucorrhea
This is catarrhal discharge from the mucus
membrane of the female genital tract. It is commonly known as
WHITE DISCHARGE. It may be due to any specific pathology or due to
poor health & unhygienic condition of the female genital organ.
This discharge may be vary from white to radish or thick and
viscid with or without foul smells due type of infections
persists. In normal cases it may be appear just before or after
menstrual bleeding.
In Ayurveda, this is Known as SWET PRADAR believed to be caused by
the aggravation or vitiation of Kapha dosha.
Symptoms
Root Causes
Herbs which is useful :
Badi Elaichi (Amomum Subulatum)
 Medicinally,
the seeds are credited with stimulant, stomachic, alexipharmic and
astringent properties, and are prescribed for the treatment of
indigestion, vomiting, leucorrhoea, biliousness, abdominal pains
and rectal diseases.
The oil from the seeds is aromatic, stimulant & anti-inflammatory.
Vidhara (Argyreia speciosa)
The root is bitter, aphrodisiac, diuretic,
and is used in gonorrhea, leucorrhoea, rheumatism and diseases
of the nervous system. It is also used as a tonic. The plant is
used along with other ingredients to cure sexual disorders in
males and female.
Ashwagandha :
 Withania
Somnifera (Ashwagandha) has been used for thousands of years as a
rejuvenating treatment. It is one of the best health tonics and
restorative agents that have been used to treat general debility,
leucorrhoea, stress induced fatigue and insomnia. Studies have
shown its rejuvenating effect, particularly for the muscles and
marrow. Various alkaloids and withanoloides in Withania somnifera
have shown impressive results in scientific testing, two of them
as stimulants for the immune system.
Diet :
Fried and spicy food should not be given to the
patient. The patient should not be permitted to keep her stomach
empty for a long time. She should not take heavy, indigestible
food articles. Sour things especially pickles and curd are
prohibited. Intake of supari after taking food is very useful both
for prevention and cure of this disease.
Lifestyle :
The patient should be free from worries and should not keep
herself awake late in the night. Sexual intercourse during the
attack of this disease is prohibited. A brisk walk in the early
morning helps in the early cure . sanitary and hygienic measures
should be followed carefully.
Ayurvedic Supplements :
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