AUSHADHA YOGAS IN GUHYA ROGA

AUSHADHA YOGAS IN GUHYA ROGA

Guhya Roga refers to the diseases affecting the genital region including conditions like genital ulcers, warts, infections, pruritus, and sexually transmitted infections. These are described under various terms in Ayurvedic classics such as Upadamsha, Phalavridhi, Shukradosha, Yoni vyapad, and Guhyagat roga. Management involves dosha-prakriti analysis, nidana parivarjana, shodhana-shamana chikitsa, and rasayana.

ETIOPATHOGENESIS

• Vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Kapha due to improper sexual habits

• Infections due to Krimi (microorganisms)

• Consumption of Viruddha Ahara, Guru, Abhishyandi, and Rakta-dushti causing substances

• Improper genital hygiene

• Agantu factors including sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

TYPES OF GUHYA ROGA (BASED ON CLASSICAL TEXTS)

• Upadamsha – Sexually transmitted ulcers

• Phalavridhi – Scrotal swelling

• Shukradosha – Abnormalities in semen

• Yoni roga – Genital tract disorders in females

• Vrana, Kandu, Daha – Ulcer, itching, burning sensations

GENERAL CHIKITSA YOJANA

• Nidana Parivarjana – Avoid causative factors

• Shodhana Chikitsa

  • Virechana in Pittaja conditions

  • Basti in Vataja conditions

  • Raktamokshana in ulcers, swelling and inflammation

• Shamana Chikitsa

  • Use of herbo-mineral formulations like Chopachinyadi Churna, Ashtamurti Rasa etc.

• Local applications (Lepa, Pichu, Abhyanga, Dhavana)

• Rasayana and Vajikarana therapy for semen disorders or chronic conditions

CHOPACHINYADI CHURNA

INGREDIENTS

• Chopachini (Smilax china)

• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)

• Pippali (Piper longum)

• Haridra (Curcuma longa)

• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) etc.

INDICATIONS

• Upadamsha (STIs), genital swelling, burning and discharge

• Vrana (genital ulcers), pruritus

AUSHADHA SEVANA KALA

• Bhuktante – After meals

MATRA

• 3–6 g churna

ANUPANA

• Warm water or honey

PHALASHRUTI

• Reduces inflammation, pain, and discharges

• Cleanses the genital tract and purifies blood

• Improves Shukra dhatu quality

SANSKRIT REFERENCE
चोपचिन्यादि चूर्णं तु यो योन्यां विषमोपदम्शे।
सेवेत पित्तकफघ्नं वातशुद्धिकरं परम् ॥

(Source: Yogaratnakara, Upadamsha Chikitsa)

ASHTAMURTI RASA

INGREDIENTS

• Parada

• Gandhaka

• Abhraka bhasma

• Tamra bhasma

• Lauha bhasma

• Vanga bhasma

• Naga bhasma

• Makshika bhasma

INDICATIONS

• Genital ulcers, STDs, chronic infections

• Scrotal swelling, pain

AUSHADHA SEVANA KALA

• Pratahkal (early morning) on empty stomach

MATRA

• 125 mg – 250 mg

ANUPANA

• Madhu (honey), Ghrita, or decoction of Triphala

PHALASHRUTI

• Rejuvenates Shukra dhatu

• Antimicrobial and wound-healing effects

• Restores genital function

SANSKRIT REFERENCE
अष्टमूर्तिरसं श्रेष्ठं शुक्रदोषनिवारणम्।
व्रणेषु योनिदोषेषु सेवनीयं पुनः पुनः॥

(Source: Rasa Tarangini)

RASAKARPOORA

INGREDIENTS

• Parad

• Gandhaka

• Karpoora

• Tankana

• Lavanga

• Maricha

• Shuddha Vatsanabha

INDICATIONS

• Upadamsha, genital burning, itching, discharge

• Vrana and Daha in genital region

AUSHADHA SEVANA KALA

• Bhuktante

MATRA

• 65–125 mg

ANUPANA

• Honey, or Shunthi Kashaya

PHALASHRUTI

• Acts as Krimighna, Shothahara

• Clears mucopurulent discharge

• Helps in healing genital ulcers

SANSKRIT REFERENCE
रासकर्पूरमत्यन्तं योनिरोगविनाशनम्।
सेव्यमानं त्रिकालं च कण्डूदाहं निवारयेत्॥

(Source: Rasa Chandamshu)

TRIPHALA MASEE

INGREDIENTS

• Carbonized form of Triphala

• Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaki processed and converted into black ash

INDICATIONS

• Chronic genital wounds

• Local application in ulcers and pruritus

• Internal use for Shothahara, Vrana ropana

AUSHADHA SEVANA KALA

• Nishita Kala (Bedtime) when taken orally

• Local use in wound dressing

MATRA

• 1–3 g orally

• As required externally

ANUPANA

• With honey or water

PHALASHRUTI

• Enhances wound healing

• Has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

• Useful in chronic genital skin conditions

SANSKRIT REFERENCE
त्रिफलामसी शुभा रक्तपित्तव्रणनाशिनी।
योनिव्रणेषु चोत्तिष्ठेति यथोक्तं त्रिविधं हितम्॥

(Source: Bhaishajya Ratnavali)

MODERN CORRELATION

COMMON CONDITIONS IN MODERN MEDICINE

• Genital herpes

• Syphilis

• Gonorrhea

• Chlamydia

• Genital candidiasis

• Genital eczema or dermatitis

MODERN MANAGEMENT

• Antibiotics (e.g., Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone) for bacterial infections

• Antivirals (Acyclovir) for viral STDs

• Antifungal creams for candidiasis

• Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications

• Wound care and genital hygiene

• Counseling and sexual education

CLINICAL APPROACH

• Patient history and STI screening

• Use of protective measures

• Local hygiene and daily cleaning

• Early diagnosis and partner screening