Case Series on the Effect of Guduchyadi Ghrita with Panchavalkala Kwatha Yoni Prakshalana in Paripluta Yonivyapad (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)

Abstract

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a common condition affecting women, where an infection spreads to the upper reproductive organs. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious problems like infertility and long-term pelvic pain. In Ayurveda, PID is similar to a condition called Paripluta Yonivyapad, which is believed to occur due to an imbalance of the Vata and Pitta doshas. This case series looked at how effective an Ayurvedic treatment approach could be for managing PID. Six patients were treated using Guduchyadi Ghrita taken orally for 30 days, along with a local therapy called Panchavalkala Kwatha Yoni Prakshalana for 7 days. The results were encouraging. Patients experienced noticeable relief from symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, fornices tenderness, backache, and fever. Ultrasound findings also showed improvement after treatment. Importantly, no side effects were reported during the study. Overall, this suggests that this Ayurvedic treatment combination may be helpful in managing PID. However, larger studies are needed to confirm these findings and better understand its effectiveness.