| Keyword | Yonivyaapad |
| Type | S.B. |
| Etymology/ Definition | योनिव्यापदो योनिरोगः । च.चि.३०/३८ |
| Reference | C.Chi.30/37, S.U.38/2 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | Diseases related to Yoni ( female reproductive organ ). |
| Implied Meaning | These are a group of twenty disorders in which Yoni is affected by various combinations of Dosha. These disorders are considered as Yonivyaapad. |
| Elaboration | Various gynaecological disorders are considered under these twenty Yonivyaapad . These are disorders mostly related with Yoni and Garbhaas ` haya ( uterus ). These are described by Charaka, Sus`hruta and Vaagbhat`a ( Vriddha ). Charakaachaarya describes four major causative factors for these gynaecological disorders: 1. Mithyopachaara ( Improper diet and lifestyle ) 2. Aartava Dusht`i ( Vitiation of menstrual flow ) 3. Beeja Dusht`i ( Vitiation of Semen ) 4. Daiva ( due to divine power / karma component ) |
| Synonyms | Yoniroga |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Gynaecological diseases |
| Antonym | Yoni Sampat |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 12:00 pm