Leucorrhoea is a whitish discharge from the vagina due to inflammation or irritation of the membrane lining in the genital organs of the female

. Leucorrhoea is a whitish discharge from the vagina due to inflammation or irritation of the membrane lining in the genital organs of the female. It happens often normally, but if excessive may be a symptom of infection. It may be thick, viscid and foul smelling. There is normally more discharge at puberty, when the sexual functions are becoming established. Leucorrhoea can also be classified as cervical leucorrhoea or vaginal leucorrhoea i.e., according to the place of its origin - cervix or vagina.

Symptoms

Trichomonal vaginitis : Yellowish discharge. Presence of local itching will confirm the diagnosis.

Monolial vaginitis: Commonly seen in patient who are diabetic or pregnant, or taking antibiotics or oral contraceptive pills.

Cervicitis: It should be suspected in all patients of Leucorrhoea who also complain of low backache.

Leucorrhoea - Home Remedies

Amalaki seeds powder

2-3 grams / day with Honey / Sugar will relieves the White Discharge.

Chandana athar

Five drops of Chandana Athar (Sandalwood oil) to be taken with Peyan vazhaippazham (Plantain) twice daily.

Mango seed powder

Mango seed powder in the dose of 1-2 gm's twice daily

Fenugreek Seeds

The 2 tsp of fenugreek seeds twice daily

Guava

Tender leaves of guava are useful in the treatment of leucorrhoea.

Walnut leaves

Decoction of fresh walnut leaves for douching will reduce leucorrhoea.

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Leucorrhoea

Symptoms

Trichomonal vaginitis : Yellowish discharge. Presence of local itching will confirm the diagnosis.

Leucorrhoea - Home Remedies