About Vaginal Problems
1. Bacterial Vaginosis
It is also known as vaginal bacteriosis which is a mild infection of vagina caused by imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora found in woman’s vagina. Vagina has some good bacteria and some bad bacteria. The good bacteria i.e. lactobacillus bacteria helps in maintaining the low vaginal pH and prevents the growth of bad bacteria. In bacterial vaginosis, bad bacteria outnumbers good bacteria and hence causes bacterial vaginosis.
Although the cause for vaginal bacterial imbalance is unknown but it is generally associated with overall health, diet and lifestyle factors along with smoking habits, douching, using vaginal deodorants and IUD devices. Another cause for bacterial vaginosis are sexually transmitted infections and unhygienic conditions.
Usually bacterial vaginosis is asymptomatic but some of its symptoms are a thin, watery, grey vaginal discharge having fishy smell, burning sensation while urinating and itching around vagina.
2. Yeast Infection
It is also known as vaginal candidiasis which is caused by candida albicans, a type of fungus. It is the most common type of infection seen in the women. Usually yeast infection occurs when the body’s immune system becomes weak. Normally, vagina has many bacteria including Lactobacillus acidophilus which keeps the other organisms like yeast under control. Any imbalance of these good bacteria leads to the uncontrolled growth of yeast. The excess of yeast in the body creates the havoc. Yeast infection causes itching and severe pain but it is very easy to get rid of.
The major cause of yeast infection is the excessive use of antibiotics medicines, weak immune system, hormonal imbalance such as high levels of estrogen, high sugar intake, using corticosteroids and obesity. Certain health conditions like HIV infection and diabetes can also cause yeast infection.
The symptoms involves itching and burning sensation around vagina, soreness of vagina, vaginal irritation, pain during urinating, smelly discharge. Do not use too much antibiotics and steroids as long as they are not needed. Personal hygiene is very important as yeast is most likely to flourish around the vaginal area.
3. White Discharge
In clinical terms white discharge is known as leucorrhoea which is a very common problem among the women during reproductive years. Leucorrhoea is associated with a sticky, thick and white or yellowish vaginal discharge which varies according to woman’s menstrual cycle and hormonal changes. Leucorrhoea may or may not indicate the presence of infection as in the most of the cases it is not a serious condition and is considered normal as long as there is no irritation, odour, itching, burning sensation and discomfort.
The primary cause of leucorrhoea is hormonal imbalance specially increased level of oestrogen. Other causes are sexually transmitted diseases, fungal or bacterial vaginal infection, poor hygienic measures, injury to vagina, urinary tract infections, wrong dietary habits and some ailments such as anaemia and diabetes.
The symptoms involves vaginal discharge with foul smelling, fatigue, abdominal pain, headache and constipation.
Ayurveda Aspect with Modern Thought
Though balanced diet, healthy lifestyle and hygiene can give symptomatic relief in above conditions, ayurvedic treatment of bacterial vaginosis is the most effective and safest way to treat these conditions. Ayurveda is an Indian holistic approach which was developed over 4500 years ago. According to Ayurveda, the human body is consist of three energies or doshas and five elements. These three energies or doshas are known as vata, pitta and kapha. The five elements are air, water, earth, fire and sky. All these energies or doshas and elements attributes to overall well-being of the human body. Each person has a different combination of these elements and energies or doshas which affects their body type, appetite, emotions and mental condition. When any of doshas or all the three doshas are imbalanced due to wrong diet, stress, emotional or environmental factors it adversely effects on the human health. Ayurvedic medicines are prepared in accordance to the individual make up. Ayurvedic medicines emphasises on maintaining the perfect balance between body, mind, soul, emotions and environment to treat the ailment through diet, yoga and herbal remedies. Ayurveda considers such vaginal infection as a symptom of bodily imbalance and suggests a therapy combined of diet and herbs. Natural herbs or ayurvedic medications helps in balancing these energies, doshas and bodily imbalance.
Herbal Remedies for Vaginal Problems by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda offers BV Care Pack, a combination of panacea herbal remedies for herbal treatment of vaginal problems such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection and white discharge without any side effects. BV Care Pack is absolutely natural and it complies a series of stringent tests which assures the best quality. These remedies are prepared under utmost hygienic conditions with an aim to bring herbs in its purest form.
How To Use?
- Neem Capsules – 1 capsule twice daily with plain water.
- Pradrantak Churna – 1 teaspoon twice daily with plain water.
- Nirgundi Oil – For external application.
- Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily with plain water.
Products Description
1. Neem Capsules
Neem is a very popular natural remedy for blood purification and detoxification of the human body. It has an antioxidant and immunity building properties. It helps in relieving bleeding disorders because of its coolant nature. Neem is the best anti-allergic and anti-microbial remedy to treat all types of skin ailments such as healing of infested wounds and ulcers, inflammatory skin conditions, skin redness, skin irritation, skin itching, dry skin and infective respiratory problems, including bronchitis, cough and cold. It discards the worms from the intestine. It is also very effective in treating hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, urinary tract infections and hair problems. It basically helps in balancing pitta and kapha.
2. Pradrantak Churna
It is a very popular ayurvedic medicine in herbal powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of bleeding gynaecological disorders. It is very beneficial in treating menorrhagia, leukorrhea, menstrual disorder, painful menstruation, pre-menstrual syndrome and ovarian cysts. It is also useful in curing uterine infections, uterine fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, haemorrhoids, pain, inflammation and many other women related diseases without any adverse effects. It can be consumed along with other medications. It primarily helps in balancing vata and pitta.
3. Nirgundi Oil
Nirgundi oil is a herbal oil which is widely used in the treatment of lymphnode enlargement. Nirgundi is a multipurpose herb and an excellent muscle relaxant, pain reliever with anti-anxiety, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic and anti-asthmatic properties. Water decoction of nirgundi is very useful in vaginal douche to relieve the local inflammation. It works wonderfully in treating various skin diseases including eczema and ring worm. Nirgundi oil when prepared with sesame oil or coconut oil base serves as an excellent remedy for treating cysts, abscesses and non healing wounds. It mainly helps in balancing vata and kapha.
4. Gandhak Rasayan
It is a purified form of sulphur. It absorbs the moisture from the surroundings into the skin. It helps in removing the dead skin cells and reveals the young healthy skin from inside. It rejuvenates the skin by flushing out the toxins from the body and thus helps in reducing inflammation and other signs of infections. It has an antifungal property. It is used in the treatment of various skin diseases, chronic fever, urinary tract infections, and liver disorders, enlargement of spleen, diarrhoea, pruritis, and malabsorption syndrome, bleeding disorders, intestinal worms and oligospermia. It is an anti-aging medicine. It also improves digestion, skin complexion and immunity. It mainly helps in balancing vata. It is available in herbal powder or tablet form.
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