A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF PATRANGASAVA AND LODHRASAVA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHWETA PRADARA (LEUCORRHOEA): A SINGLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
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Shweta Pradara; Patrangasava; Lodhrasava; Leucorrhoea; Vaginal Discharge; Ayurveda.Abstract
Background: Shweta Pradara is one of the most common gynecological complaints encountered in women of reproductive age and is characterized by excessive white vaginal discharge. Although often considered a symptom rather than an independent disease, persistent vaginal discharge adversely affects physical health, personal hygiene, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Ayurveda advocates the use of safe and effective herbal formulations for its management, among which Patrangasava and Lodhrasava are widely prescribed.
Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of Patrangasava and Lodhrasava in the management of Shweta Pradara (Leucorrhoea).
Materials and Methods: A single-blind randomized comparative clinical study was conducted on 20 patients aged 18–40 years diagnosed with Shweta Pradara. Participants were randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group A received Patrangasava (30 mL three times daily), while Group B received Lodhrasava (30 mL three times daily) for the prescribed treatment duration. Clinical assessment was performed before and after treatment using subjective and objective parameters. Statistical analysis was carried out using the paired t-test.
Results: Both treatment groups demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the major clinical manifestations of Shweta Pradara, including Yoni Srava, Kandu, excoriation of the vulval region, and characteristics of vaginal discharge (p < 0.05). Comparative analysis indicated that patients treated with Patrangasava exhibited greater clinical improvement than those receiving Lodhrasava.
Conclusion: Both Patrangasava and Lodhrasava were effective in the management of Shweta Pradara. However, Patrangasava showed comparatively superior therapeutic efficacy in reducing the clinical symptoms and may be considered a safe and effective Ayurvedic intervention for the management of Shweta Pradara.
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