Ayurvedic texts outline 20 specific gynecological disorders, each with its own unique characteristics and implications. Kaphaja Yonivyapad is one among most frequently seen conditions out of these. It presents in the form of Pichhila (sliminess), Sheeta (cold), Pandu varna (white colored) and Kandu yukta srava (discharge with itching), Alpa Vedana (mild pain) of yoni. The sign and symptoms of Kaphaja Yoni Vyapad are correlated with Candidiasis because the the description and characteristic features of the disease have coincided with the description of Candidiasis more than any other type of Yoniroga. Vulvovaginal Candidiasis is the infection of the genital region which causes irritation, burning sensation, discharge (similar to white cottage cheese) and intense itching of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Yoni being a direct route to Garbhashaya (uterus), if diseased can affect entire Kshetra needed for growing embryo and its development. Hence it is important to address this problem so that women can live a healthy life. Present study is undertaken with a purpose to identify the effect of Pippalyadi Churna in the management of Kaphaja Yonivyapad w.s.r. to Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Acharya Charaka mentioned use of this drug in yonisrava under Kaphaja Yonivyapad Chikitsa in chapter 30 of chikitsa sthan.

At first, all participants will be screened to check their eligibility for the study. A total of 30 clinically diagnosed patients will be enrolled in this study after taking informed written consent. After that, the first assessment will be done before drug administration with a validated questionnaire and grading will be done according to the signs and symptoms of the patients. Then the drug therapy will be started and the total duration will be 30 days. Three follow ups will be done each after 10 days. The last assessment will be done on the 30th day and the grading will be given again to see the changes in the signs and symptoms of kaphaja yonivyapad. Signatures on informed consent and patient information sheets will be taken on hard copy, and all other relevant data for the study will be collected. After the collection of all the relevant data, the analysis of the data will be done.