Ayurvedic approach to yoni kanda with respect to bartholin’s cyst-a single case study

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Bartholin’s cyst is a condition of Bartholin's glands which are located deep to posterior aspect of labia majora on either side. Bartholin’s cyst form when duct becomes obstructed with fluid. Further when the cyst becomes infected and if untreated, it develops in abscess. This causes irritation and pain during walking, sitting and during intercourse. According to Ayurveda it can be correlated to Yonikanda ( Bartholin’s cyst), which was mentioned in Madhavanidana , where Yonikanda is described as disease of vagina presenting with protuberant mass like structure which resembles Nikucha or Lakucha (Monkey jack fruit) shape. In present case study, A female aged 22 years, unmarried, occupation by student, came to OPD of Dr. BRKR GOVT AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL, complaining of swelling and mild pain in right labia majora since 10 days. For this condition she took allopathy medicine for 5 days but no relief. She has a previous history of the same complaints on left side of labia 1 year ago, which was treated surgically. Considering all the factors this condition can be correlated with Yonikanda and managed by Aushada (Drug ) which are Vatakapha hara, Shotha hara(Antiinflammatory), Raktha shodaka( Blood purifier), Shula hara( Analgesic ),Janthugna ( Antimicrobial ) properties. Sthanika chikitsa like Yonidhavana ( Vaginal douche ), Yoni lepa( Vaginal anointment ), Yoni dhupa( Vaginal fumigation ), Ahara( Diet ) , Vihara( Conduct ) . In contemporary sciences, antibiotics, surgical draining, marsupialization, removal of Bartholin glands is only the line of treatment, whereas in Ayurveda it can be managed through Aushada, Sthanika chikitsa, Ahara,Vihara, Dinacharya (Daily regimen) . The patient got relieved completely after 15 days of treatment. Keywords: Yoni Kanda , Bartholin