External Therapy Protocol
Yoni Dhoopana (Vaginal Fumigation)
in Bengaluru
Yoni Dhoopana is a traditional therapeutic fumigation of the vaginal and perineal area using the smoke of specific antimicrobial and healing herbs. It is widely used in postpartum care and for treating chronic vaginal infections.
Clinical Benefits
- Highly antimicrobial, clearing fungal and bacterial vaginal infections
- Removes foul odor and relieves intense vaginal itching
- Promotes rapid healing of episiotomy wounds and tears after childbirth (Postpartum care)
- Dries up excessive, watery vaginal discharge
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • Specific dry herbs (like Turmeric, Guggulu, Neem, or Vacha) are placed on hot coals in a specialized fumigation pot with a narrow spout.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
The patient sits on a specially designed chair with a hole in the seat, or squats over the pot, allowing the warm, medicated smoke to bathe the perineum and enter the vaginal canal.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • The fumigation lasts for 5 to 10 minutes until the area feels warm and dry.
Patient FAQs
Does the smoke burn?
No, the distance from the heat source is carefully maintained. The patient feels a comfortable, soothing warmth. The resins used in the smoke (like Guggulu) are highly antibacterial and pain-relieving.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
5 to 10 minutes.Frequency
Daily for 3 to 7 days; routinely done for 1-2 weeks postpartum.Primary Indications
condition-pelvic-inflammatory-diseasecondition-cervical-erosion
Contraindications
- During menstruation
- Severe vaginal dryness or atrophy (as smoke is drying)
- Pregnancy