YONI DHOOPANAM

🔺TREATMENT : YONI DHOOPANAM 

📌DEFINITION

🔸Yoni Dhoopanam is an Ayurvedic procedure of fumigation (dhoopan) of the vaginal region (yoni) with medicated fumes for therapeutic and preventive purposes in Stree Roga (gynecological disorders).

📌DRUGS USED

🔸Guggulu

🔸Nimba

🔸Vacha

🔸Haridra

🔸Jatamamsi

🔸Triphala

🔸Rakta Chandana

🔸Hingu

🔸Devadaru

🔸Daruharidra

📌PROCEDURE

1. Patient is made to sit in a squatting/semi-squatting position over a fumigation apparatus.

2. Dhoopana dravyas (powders/paste) are placed over burning charcoal in a closed vessel with an opening.

3. The medicated smoke is directed towards the vaginal area.

4. Duration: 10–15 minutes or as tolerated.

5. Done daily or on alternate days depending on disease condition.

📌INDICATED DISEASES

🔸Yoni Kandu (vaginal itching)

🔸Yoni Srava (vaginal discharge / leucorrhoea)

🔸Yoni Shoola (pain)

🔸Yoni Daha (burning sensation)

🔸Yonivyapad (general gynecological disorders)

🔸Yonigata Krimi (vaginal infections/infestations)

🔸Yoni Shosha (dryness)

🔸Yoni Roga post-partum care

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN

🔸During pregnancy

🔸Active vaginal bleeding (menstruation/other causes)

🔸Ulcerated or open wound conditions in vaginal area

🔸Severe Pitta prakopa (excess burning, inflammation)

🔸Fever, debility, severe systemic illness

📌PRECAUTIONS IN TREATMENT

🔸Temperature of fumes should be tolerable (not cause burning).

🔸Avoid prolonged exposure.

🔸Use freshly prepared dhoopana dravyas.

🔸Ensure proper sitting posture for even exposure.

🔸Performed under supervision of an Ayurvedic physician.

🔸Not to be practiced during pregnancy or menstruation.