A CRITICAL REVIEW ON STHANIK CHIKITSA (Local Therapies) ADOPTED IN STREE ROGA

In Ayurvedic Gynaecology Sthanik Chikitsa (Local therapies) are the specialized treatment procedures. These procedures basically deal with the disorders of Tryavarta Yoni (Three coverings of Vagina). These includes mainly. Yonidhawan (Cleaning of Vagina),Uttar-Basti (Insertion of Medicated oil, decoction into Intra Uterine Cavity through Vagina), Yoni-Pichu dharan (Insertion of Tampoons soacked in medicinal oil or liquid), Yoni-Dhupan (Vaginal Fumigation); Yoni-Lepan (Vaginal painting), Yonivarti (Vaginal Suppository), Yoni-Puran (Vaginal Packing), YoniParishek, Pinda Chikitsa etc. In this Study all these Local therapies are reviewed through ancient texts and discussed with respect to their definitions, Sites of application, duration of time, Indications, Procedures. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of each Local Therapies are given. The SOP is set of written instructions that document a routine or repetitive activity. In SOP, the activities performed are described in a clear, logical, sequential and methodical manner. This study will definitely prove to be helpful to Ayurvedic vaidyas in understanding concept of these Local Procedures and in carrying out these procedures in their clinics legitimately.