Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Revie

Abstract

Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge) is one of the most common manifestations among all gynecological disorders and is an important psychosomatic disorder affecting the psychology of women irrespective of socioeconomical status and occupation. It creates irritation in women’s freedom and decreases quality of life (QoL). The discharge may be thick or thin in consistency and whitish or yellowish in colour. Prevalence of vaginal discharge in India is about 30%. The symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, low backache, weakness, frequent micturition, constipation, anorexia, headache and dragging sensation in abdomen. It is mainly due to Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida albicans, Gonococcus, Chlamydia etc. and secondary infection of wounds, abrasions, burns, chemical injuries and neoplasms. In classical Unani literature Vaginal Discharge is mentioned under the heading of Sayalan-alRahim. It is due to weakness of Quwate Ghazia, Jaziba and Masika of uterus. Weakness of these quwat causes accumulation of waste material in the uterus and expel in the form of abnormal vaginal discharge. The discharge may be damvi or balghami or safravi or saudavi. Unani system of medicine advocates the treatment of this disease by changing lifestyle; adapting hygienic conditions and administration of appropriate medicines such as kakadasinghi, post molsari, kateera, sazajhindi, habbulaas, etc. and compound formulations such as Majoon Mocharas, Safoof Sailan, etc are found to be effective and safe to treat Vaginal Discharge. The aim of this review paper is to highlight the importance of Unani herbs in curing this condition without side effects and recurrence.

Keywords: Sayalan-al-Rahim, Vaginal Discharge, infection, Unani herbs, management

Cite this Article Choudari Y, Tabassum K. Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Review. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2017; 4(3): 5–12p.