Abstract
Ayurveda Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga is a specialised branch of science contributed purely for women ailments
and their management, including pregnancy. Women face a number of illnesses related to the reproductive organ,
mainly during the fertile age. Problems related to the genital tract and organs are broadly explained under Yoni
Vyapads in Stree Roga. The concept of Yoni Vyapad is briefed vastly in all Bruhatrayis. There are 20 Yoni
Vyapad explained based on the involvement of doshas viz; Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Dwandwaja and
Sannipataja, Krimi and Rakthaja; out of which Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad is one, explained by all Acharyas and is
co-related to Vulvo-vaginal Candiasis. It is a condition that exhibits symptoms of vaginal white discharge which
is thick and curdy and associates with vulval itching. Yoni vyapads carry most distinct treatment modalities
called Stanika Chikitsa which includes yoni prakshalana, Yoni Picuh, Yoni Varti , Yoni Dhoopana, Yoni
Abhyanga etc, wherein local therapies confined to the affected site , is done. Dhoopana karma is a boon in such
conditions as it has Krimighna, Vrana ropana, Sroto Shodana and Sravaghna properties. Yoni Dhoopana is one
of the Stanika chikitsa where fumigation of the Yoni pradesha is performed in various indicated conditions by
using suitable drugs. Here an effort is made to compile the drugs and their properties in Dhoopana karma and its
favour in the condition of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad (Vulvo- Vaginal candidiasis)
KEY WORDS: Ayurveda, Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad, Vulvo-Vaginal Candidiasis, Yoni Dhoopana Karma