Katupila (Securinega leucopyrus) and adjuvant Ayurveda Medicines in Karnini Yoni Vyapad (Cervical ectropion with cervicitis)- A Case Study

Abstract

Although cervical ectropion resolves itself over time, it creates a vulnerable ground for seeding various sexually transmitted infections and it is diagnosed on routine pelvic examination or pap screening. According to Ayurveda, signs and symptoms of the condition can be correlated with the Karnini Yoni Vyapad.  Intension was to determine the efficacy of Securinega leucopyrus (Katupila) in managing cervical ectropion and cervicitis conditions.  Yoni Purana and Yoni Pichu with Katupila Swarasa were administered, for a patient with the above condition following Pancavalkala Avagaha continuously for two weeks. After one week of treatment, the appearance of the discharge was significantly changed. The yellowish discharge became transparent while oedematous appearance and lower abdominal pain disappeared; wrinkled appearance and contact bleeding were not present during the examination after treatment. After the second week of treatment, a bright-red region that extended beyond the external cervical OS had further reduced, contact-bleeding and vaginal discharge had also reduced significantly Therefore, it can be concluded that the Katupila Swarasa can be used as Yoni Purana and the Yoni Pichu, to treat cervical erosion and cervicitis successfully. It is an affordable treatment which has no adverse effects.