Tag: Ayurvedic remedies for cervicitis

September 27, 2023

CERVICITIS – CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT WITH AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS

ABSTRACT

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix (end of the uterus). Patients may feel irritability, pain, difficulty in intercourse and vaginal discharge. This condition is very common these days. Often STI (sexually transmitted diseases) causes cervicitis but it is not necessary every time STI will cause cervicitis. Mainly patients experience irritation, purulent discharge, pelvic pain, bleeding in between periods or urinary problems.

INTRODUCTION 

Cervicitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the cervix (columnar epithelium). Cervix is a muscular tunnel-like organ that is the lower part of the uterus and acts as a connection to the uterus and vagina. Cervix plays an important role in allowing fluids to pass between the uterus and vagina. But in case of cervicitis this cervix gets inflamed and infected by bacteria called ‘Staphylococcus or Streptococcus’ causing irritation and discomfort along with pain and vaginal discharge. People who have multiple sexual partners are more prone to this condition. In Ayurveda we correlate cervicitis with “GHARBHASHAYAGRIVA SHOTHA”. In this condition of Garbhashayagriva shotha there is vitiation of pitta and vata which in turn vitiates RAKTA (blood) and MAMSA (muscle) dhatu. Ayurvedic treatments have shown very good results in this condition.

CAUSES

Infection is the main reason behind this condition. Whenever a bacteria is introduced in the uterus there will be an infection which will lead to cervicitis. Common causes of cervicitis are as follows-

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Genital herpes (HSV-1)
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Chemical irritants (jellies, condoms, spermicides )
  • Reactions to diaphragms, cervical caps, tampons.
  • Unhygienic conditions
  • Excess use of chemical genital washes
  • Injury
  • Allergic response

SYMPTOMS       

  • Vaginal discharge(yellow, white, Gray)
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Bleeding after intercourse
  • Bleeding in between periods
  • Vulvar or vaginal irritation

IS CERVICITIS CONTAGIOUS?

Yes, Cervicitis is transmitted via sex hence necessary precautions must be taken.

AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW

In Ayurveda Cervix is called “garbhashay griva”. This word garbhashay griva is made up of two words garbhashaya that means uterus and griva means neck. So the inflammation of gabhashayagriva is cervicitis. Pitta and vatta (kinetic and thermal energy) are the main 2 doshas which are mainly impacted in this condition. Vatta imbalance causes pain, fever, tremors, spasms, dryness, inflammation etc. Whereas vitiation of pitta causes burning sensation, discharge, irritability, bad odour, redness etc. Also kapha dosha(potential energy) will be mildly involved in this condition causing white discharge, thick white coated tongue, mucus etc. hence the imbalance vatta and pitta along with kapha causes cervicitis. These three doshas when imbalanced will in turn vitiate mamsa (muscle) and rakta (blood) resulting in irritation and inflammation of the cervix causing garbhashyagriva shotha i.e cervicitis.

Symptoms like

  • Yonisrava – vaginal discharge
  • Kukshishool – pain abdomen
  • Ksheenta – weakness
  • Atyartava – heavy bleeding in periods

INVESTIGATIONS            

  • Pelvic examination
  • PAP smear
  • Wet mouth examination
  • Nucleic acid amplification testing(NAAC)
  • Rapid tests(OSOM Trichomonas, AFFIRM VPIII)
  • Cervical cytology
  • HSV serology
  • HEP B and HEP C serology

AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS USED IN CERVICITIS                 

  • Madhusnuhi rasayan
  • Ashokarishta
  • Pushyanug churna
  • Triphala guggul
  • Triphala churna
  • Yoni prakshalana (vaginal wash) with aragwadhadi kashayam, panchavalkala kashaya.
  • Treatment for rakta and mamsa vitiation
  • Drinking adequate fluids
  • Maintain hygiene
  • Proper rest
  • Avoid unhygienic conditions and imbalanced diet

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CERVICITIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a manufacturer of Ayurvedic medicines derived entirely from plants. This medicine does not contain chemicals, additives or preservatives. All products are GMP certified and 100% vegetarian.Theer are so many products for cervicitis offered by Planet Ayurveda but out of which we will provides some of them as follows:-

Herbal Remedies for Somatoform disorders

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:-

1. Kaishore Guggul

This herbal formulation helps in reducing the inflammation and discharge in cervicitis. Acts as a natural blood cleanser and fights infection in cervicitis, promotes skin health and is good for joint health. It also flushes out the toxins from the body and improves digestion. Contains haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), amalaki (Embillica officinalis), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), guggul (Comiphora mukul) etc.

Dosage- 1-2 tablets twice a day

2. Female Health Support

This is a pure herbal formulation helpful in gynecological conditions (excess discharge, excess menstruation, painful menstruation). Contains ashoka (Saraca asoca), lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). Saraca asoca Pacifies vatta (kinetic energy) which in turn reduces pain, abdominal cramps in cervicitis. Shatavari strengthens the reproductive system and is also useful in reducing mental stress and anxiety. Lodhra with its pitta balancing properties helps in managing pain, bleeding and inflammation in cervicitis.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day

3. Boswellia Curcumin

It is the most effective herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda. It has similar efficacy to corticosteroids. Contains shallaki (Boswellia serrata), haridra (Curcuma longa). Boswellia balances the doshas and reduces the inflammation in cervicitis and also helps in managing pain. Curcumin balances all 3 doshas hence subsiding the symptoms (pain, itching, inflammation etc) in cervicitis. This herbal formulation has a carminative effect on the body.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day

4. Femoplan Syrup

It is a polyherbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda which pacifies vatta dosha (kinetic energy). Contains- bilva (Aegle marmelos), agnimantha (Premna mucronata), shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), prishniparni (Uraria picta) etc. Contents of these products are basically from dashmoola gana (group of 10 herbs) which solely work on the vatta doshas and reduce symptoms like pain, heavy menstruation flow etc. in cervicitis. Dashmoola is helpful in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and reduces soreness in cervicitis.

Dosage – 2 teaspoon twice a day

5. Lucoplan Syrup

This herbal formulation stops bleeding & manages infection in cervicitis. Contains-Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), udumbar (Ficus glomerata), daruharidra (Berberis aristata), neem (Azadirachta indica) etc. lodhra being a very good coagulative agent helps in stoppage of bleeding. Neem pacifies pitta dosha relieving symptoms like burning sensation and excess discharge and also acts as antibacterial. Udumbar works on white discharge issues in cervicitis as it has very good results in leucorrhoea.

Dosage-2 teaspoon twice a day.

CONCLUSION

Cervicitis is a sexually transmitted disease that causes inflammation of the cervix. In Ayurveda it can be correlated to agantuj vyadhi (communicable diseases). Herbs like ashoka, lodhra, Arjuna, guggul, shallaki, amalaki, haridra etc. have good results in cervicitis. These herbs are good in relieveing pain, inflammation, discharge etc. herbal products of PLANET AYURVEDA like Female health support, lucoplan, femoplan, boswellia curcumin have very good results in cervicitis giving strength and immunity to the body against infections. Along with this, the contents of these herbal products helps in maintaining the balance of tridosha. In cervicitis, contents of these herbal products help manage the vata and pitta hence managing this condition efficiently.

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September 2, 2023

Cervicitis – Causes, Symptoms, Herbal Remedies and Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

Cervicitis is a female reproductive infection which is found in the lower end of the uterus that is called the cervix, which gets open into the vagina. The uterus is a female reproductive organ, which is located within the pelvic region. Uterus has three layers, the innermost layer of the uterus is the endometrium, the middle muscular layer is the myometrium and the outermost layer is the perimetrium. In this article, we are going to discuss the cause, symptoms and treatment of cervicitis.

INTRODUCTION

Infectious or noninfectious inflammation of the cervix is known as cervicitis. It is common in women and goes along with vaginal discharge and pain during intercourse. Most adult women are suffering from cervicitis. The most common bacteria which are involved in causing cervicitis are streptococcus or staphylococcus.

Cervicitis

CAUSES OF CERVICITIS

The most common cause of cervicitis is sexually transmitted diseases:-

  1. Allergic reaction from the latex used in condoms or douches
  2. Sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasma genitalium or genital herpes.
  3. Radiation therapy
  4. Irritation from tampons
  5. Bacterial overgrowth
  6. Hormonal imbalance
  7. Pregnancy

TYPES OF CERVICITIS

There are two types of cervicitis

  1. ACUTE CERVICITIS
  2. CHRONIC CERVICITIS

1. ACUTE CERVICITIS

When cervicitis is often due to infection, it is known as acute cervicitis. The various organisms which are involved in acute cervicitis are E.coli, streptococcus, chlamydia and gonococcus.

Clinical features

  1. The cervix is tender to touch
  2. Mucopurulent discharge
  3. Vaginal examination is painful

2. CHRONIC CERVICITIS

When cervicitis is non-infectious, it is known as chronic cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis are gynaecological procedures, allergens and chemicals.

Clinical features

  1. Lower back pain
  2. Excessive mucus discharge
  3. Congestive dysmenorrhoea

SYMPTOMS OF CERVICITIS

  1. Abnormal vaginal discharge which can be white, yellow and grey.
  2. Unpleasant odour of vaginal discharge
  3. Vaginal irritation
  4. Painful sexual intercourse
  5. Unexpected light vaginal bleeding
  6. Lower back pain
  7. Frequent urination
  8. Pelvic pain

DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICITIS

  1. PAP smear
  2. Pelvic examination
  3. Cervical discharge culture
  4. Cervical biopsy

TREATMENT OF CERVICITIS

  1. Antibiotics
  2. Antiviral medication
  3. Antifungal medication
  4. Cryotherapy

COMPLICATIONS OF CERVICITIS

  1. Pelvic inflammatory disease
  2. Premature labour or miscarriage
  3. Risk of getting HIV
  4. Infertility problem

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF CERVICITIS

Cervicitis is not said to be a disease in Ayurveda, it is a contagious disease similar to acharana and upapluta. Cervicitis is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi which is caused due to infections.

1. Upapluta

It is one among 20 gynaecological disorders which is mainly seen due to aggravation of kapha dosha which is vitiated with vata dosha which contaminates the uterus and produces abnormalities. This condition includes pain in the genital area with mucus and excessive vaginal discharge.

2. Acharana

It is one among 20 gynaecological disorders which is mainly seen due to improper maintenance of the genital health of the women. It is an infectious condition which leads to vaginal itching and excessive discharge from the vagina.

NIDANA (CAUSES) OF CERVICITIS

  1. Factors that lead to kapha and rakta vitiation
  2. Unprotected sex
  3. Krimi (parasite) infestation

SAMPRAPTI (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) OF CERVICITIS

It is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi. With nidan, the microorganisms enter the body and vitiate various dosha and further vitiate rakta or mamsa dhatu which produces various symptoms.

LAKSHANA (SYMPTOMS) OF CERVICITIS

  1. Yoni srava (vaginal discharge)
  2. Atiartava (bleeding between periods)
  3. Kukshi shula (lower abdominal pain)
  4. Ksheena (weakness)

CHIKITSA (TREATMENT) OF CERVICITIS

There are some local procedures which are used in the treatment of cervicitis

  1. Yonidhoopana- It is the fumigation of the outer part of the vulval regions
  2. Yoniprakshalana– Washing the vulvar area and vagina with herbal decoctions
  3. Yoni Pichu- Use of Tampons with medicated ghee/oils preparation
  4. Yonipratisarana- Powdering the area with fine herbal
  5. Uttar Basti- It is the application and retention of herbal formulation inside the vaginal region for specific time intervals like an enema and then flushes out.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR CERVICITIS

Planet ayurveda is a GMP – certified clinical and ISO 9001:2015 certified US FDA-registered company. In Planet Ayurveda, the formulation of various remedies from the holistic system of ayurveda to provide relief from disease is manufactured here. In Planet Ayurveda, formulations of herbal remedies are preservative-free. For cervicitis, Planet ayurveda provides various supplements without causing any side effects.

PRODUCT LIST

  1. KAISHORE GUGGUL
  2. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
  3. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
  4. FEMOPLAN SYRUP
  5. LUCOPLAN SYRUP

Herbal Remedies For Cervicitis

Herbal Supplements for Cervicitis

1. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Kaishore guggul is a polyherbal tablet which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shuddha guggul (Commiphora mukul), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Long pepper (Piper longum), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum) and Indian jalap (Ipomoea turpethum). It helps to reduce inflammation. It also acts as an antimicrobial and antibiotic herb.

Dosage – With lukewarm water 2 tablets twice daily.

2. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT

Female health support is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Ashoka (Saraca indica), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). It helps balance the hormones and maintain the overall health of the females. Strengthen the reproductive organs and improve lactation.

Dosage – With plain water, after meals 1 capsule twice daily.

3. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia curcumin is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Shallaki (Boswellia curcumin) and Haridra (Curcuma longa). The combination of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) helps reduce pain and give synergistic effects. In this shallaki it acts as an anti-inflammatory herb and curcumin acts as an antioxidant.

Dosage – With plain water, after meals 1 capsule twice daily.

4. FEMOPLAN SYRUP

Femoplan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Dashmoola, Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), patha (Cissampelos pareira) and sugar-free syrup. It prevents microbial replication and kills the microorganisms. It is helpful in the management of ovarian cysts and the reduction of pain.

Dosage – 2 tablespoons twice daily.

5. LUCOPLAN SYRUP

Lucoplan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by planet ayurveda by using Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Mochras (Salmalia malabarica), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Patha (Cissampelos pareira) and sugar-free syrup. It helps reduce itching in the genital area and vaginal discharge. It Pacifies the Kapha doshas which corrects the impairment of Rasa dhatu in the vaginal tract. It is also helpful in restoring digestive fire and clearing toxins.

Dosage – 2 tablespoons twice daily.

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CONCLUSION

The inflammation of the cervix which is the lower end of the uterus is known as cervicitis. The uterus is the female reproductive organ, which is a hormone-responsive sex organ. It helps in secreting uterine milk for the nourishment of the embryo. Cervicitis is not a single disease, it is an infectious condition. In ayurveda, it has similarities with both Upapluta and Acharana and it is considered an Agantuja Vyadhi which is caused due to infections. After we discussed herbal supplements formulated by planet ayurveda which are helpful in cervicitis without causing any side effects.

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