YONI PRAKSHALANAM

🔺TREATMENT : YONI PRAKSHALANAM 

📌DEFINITION

Yoni Prakshalanamm is an Ayurvedic procedure of washing/cleansing the vaginal canal with medicated decoctions, oils, or other suitable liquids. It is mainly done to purify, pacify vitiated doṣhas, relieve local ailments, and maintain genital health.

📌DRUGS USED

🔸Triphala

🔸Lodhra

🔸Musta

🔸Daruharidra

🔸Neem (Nimba)

🔸Panchavalkala

🔸Yashtimadhu

🔸Guduchi

📌PROCEDURE

1. Patient is made to lie in lithotomy position.

2. Warm medicated decoction or oil is prepared as per condition.

3. With the help of a sterilized nozzle or tube, the liquid is gently introduced for washing the vaginal canal.

4. Repeated irrigation/cleansing is done until the decoction is finished.

5. Patient is cleaned and kept at rest for a short while.

📌INDICATED DISEASE

🔸Yoni shosha (vaginal dryness)

🔸Yoni srava (vaginal discharge / leucorrhoea)

🔸Yoni daha (burning sensation)

🔸Yoni kandu (itching)

🔸Yoni roga (general vaginal infections)

🔸Vulvovaginitis

🔸Cervicitis

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN

🔸Pregnancy

🔸During menstruation

🔸Immediately after delivery (puerperal stage until advised)

🔸Severe systemic illness

🔸Ulcerated or bleeding lesions

📌PRECAUTIONS

🔸Always use sterile and lukewarm medicated decoction.

🔸Avoid excessive pressure while introducing liquid.

🔸Dose and drugs must be chosen as per doṣha predominance.

🔸Ensure patient comfort and privacy.

🔸Stop immediately if pain, bleeding, or discomfort occurs.