STANYA NASAKA CHIKITSA

🔺TREATMENT : STANYA NASAKA CHIKITSA 

📌DEFINITION:

🔸Sthanya Nasaka Chikitsa is a therapeutic procedure aimed at suppression or cessation of breast milk secretion when lactation is no longer required or is causing pathological conditions such as galactorrhea, mastitis, or after weaning.

🔺 DRUGS 

🔸Haritaki

🔸Musta

🔸Katphala

🔸Triphala

🔸Daruharidra

🔸Vacha

🔸Shunthi

🔸Pippali

🔸Yavakshara

🔸Shatapushpa

🔸Eranda patra (for external use)

📌PROCEDURE:

1. Internal administration of Sthanya-nāśaka dravyas in powdered, decoction, or ghrita form.

2. External application of paste (lepa) of Sthanya-nāśaka drugs over the breasts to reduce milk secretion.

3. Avoid warm fomentation—instead, use cool applications.

4. Dietary regimen: Light, non-lactogenic foods (avoid milk, ghee, and sweets).

5. Maintain breast hygiene and avoid stimulation.

📌 INDICATED DISEASES

🔸Galactorrhea

🔸Mastitis (in chronic stage)

🔸Sthanya dushti

🔸After weaning process

🔸Hyperlactation

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN:

🔸During active lactation period (if the baby is still feeding)

🔸In undernourished or weak mothers

🔸During pregnancy

🔸When milk suppression is not medically required

📌 PRECAUTIONS IN TREATMENT:

🔸Ensure gradual suppression, not abrupt cessation.

🔸Monitor for breast engorgement or inflammation.

🔸Avoid tight binding of breasts for long durations.

🔸Maintain proper hydration and light diet.

🔸if fever or pain develops → shift to Sthanya-shodhana or Shotha-hara management.