Concept of Leucorrhoea & its Understanding in the Light of Unani Medicine

Abstract

Leucorrhea or vaginal discharge is a common symptom among females. It is a complaint with which each women suffers atleast once in a lifetime. It is a frequent gynecological complaint that accounts for more than 1/4th gynaec visit to gynecologist. It is typically whitish, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge in females that may be natural or an infection symptom. It is almost mucus discharge which exhibits vaginal epithelial cell exfoliation due to the influence of estrogen on the vaginal mucosa. The cause of discharge may be physiological, pathological & inflammatory. If, it is not treated in initial stage then it may convert into chronic form and leads to Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). According to Unani concept Sailan-ur- Rahem is a chronic inflammatory disease & it is due to derangement in quality and quantity of Humors (Akhlat), especially Phlegm (Balgham) and because of accumulation of excessive morbid material (Mawad-e-Fasida) in the uterus due to weaken repulsive power (Zoaf-e-quwat-e-dafea).The main aim of the study is to spread knowledge of Leucorrhoea described in Traditional Unani system of Medicine and its treatment with the available single and compound formulations widely used in Unani Medicine with minimal side effects.