Treatment of Nabothian cyst in Ayurveda with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

In today’s world, the eating habits have changed to junk food. And food is changed from organic and pure to fertilised and chemically contaminated. Therefore the health of people deteriorated with time. Toxins started to accumulate in the body and lead to common and serious health conditions. Some of them have clearly affected the reproductive system. In this article we shall see about Nabothian Cyst. A cyst which is present on the cervix is called a nabothian cyst. They are usually multiple. Nabothian cysts are usually benign. These usually occur in reproductive age. In the following text we shall discuss some more about nabothian cysts and its management.

Introduction

Nabothian cysts are also known as epithelial cysts or mucinous cysts. It is a common condition. These are generally seen at colposcopy examinations. These are usually present on the junction of squamocolumnar of the uterine cervix. They are usually filled with mucus. There are also cases when these cysts contain protein materials and neutrophil debris. Nabothian cysts are formed due to obstruction or blockage of the mucus glands of the cervix which leads to cysts from microscopic to a pea-like structure. Therefore they are also known as retention cyst as it contains the mucus trapped from the mucus glands. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to the kapha vitiation and aam formation. Kapha is the main doshas that block the microchannels. Therefore the kapha dosha dominates in the nabothian cysts formation.

Causes of Nabothian Cysts

• Blockage of the cervical gland mouths usually as a result of healing of erosion (epidermization). This leads to swelling of the mucus secreting gland, which is known as nabothian cyst.
• Recurrent or prior condition of cervicitis.
• An injury can lead to nabothian cysts.
• After parturition the incidence of developing nabothian cysts increases.
• In Ayurveda, nabothian glands can be considered as the result of tridosha vitiation but kapha dosha particularly causes the conditions as kapha dosha blocks micro channels which secrete mucus that results in formation of the nabothian cysts. Size of the nabothian cysts depend on the mucus content trapped inside the cyst.

Symptoms

1. Nabothian cysts are usually asymptomatic as they do not cause any discomfort and pain.
2. Nabothian cysts rarely cause light pressure or fullness sensation in the vagina depending on the size of the cyst/s.
3. Dyspareunia can be after or during intercourse.
4. Vaginal discharge containing mucus and a little blood when the cysts bursts.
5. The discharge can be smelly.
6. In the symptomatic nabothian cysts, there is chronic pain in the pelvic region, irregular menses, obstruction of the cervical canal and heaviness in the vagina.
7. There is the first case of prolapse in a nulliparous woman by a nabothian cyst.

Diagnostic Techniques

1. Colposcopy
2. Transvaginal sonography
3. CT Scan is more efficient than sonography to consider the lesions.
4. MRI helps in differentiating nabothian cysts from adenocarcinoma.

Treatment

1. Usually there is no treatment protocol for the asymptomatic nabothian cysts.
2. Antibiotic therapy can help in treating cervicitis induced or associated nabothian cysts.
3. Excision : using scalpel the surgeon can remove the nabothian cysts.
4. Electrocautery ablation : Electrical currents are passed through the cysts. The technique heats up the cysts and in due course destroys the cyst.
5. Cryotherapy : the technique destroys the cyst by freezing. In this technique, liquid nitrogen freezes the nabothian cyst and hence destroys it.

Complications

• Hematometra
• Rectal compression
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Labour passage obstruction
• Infertility due the cervix obstruction

According to Ayurveda due to improper diet and deeds, kapha dosha vitiates, which leads to clogging of the  microchannels which results in formation of nabothian cysts. There are various procedures which are used in ayurveda practice such as yoni prakshalana with triphala kwath and sphatika prakshalana. Uttar vasti is one of the main procedures that is performed  to aid female reproductive disorders.

Herbal Remedies for Nabothian Cyst by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is an esteemed GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the objective of manufacturing quality Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various  ancient texts of Ayurveda. formulations are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavour enhancers which reflects many side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents its Nabothian Care Pack which is enough for treating, curing and preventing Nabothian cysts.

Nabothian Care Pack constitutes following formulations

1. Kanchnaar Guggul
2. Female Health Support
3. Sphatika Bhasma

Product Description

1. Kanchnaar Guggul

Kanchnaar Guggul is a classical formulation useful in nodular swellings and cysts. The product contains guggul (Commiphora mukul), varuna (Crataeva religiosa), cardamomum (Elettaria cardamomum), amalaki (Emblica oficinale), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), kanchnar bark (Bauhinia variegata) and others. The formulation is known for its kapha dosha pacification. Therefore it is beneficial in all kinds of cystic conditions that are caused by vitiated kapha. Furthermore, it possesses anti inflammatory, antimicrobial and blood cleansing properties which makes it useful in all kinds of swellings including the condition of nabothian cysts.

Dosage : 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water

2. Female Health Support

Female health support capsules contain the herbs lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and ashok (Saraca indica). These are the herbs which are beneficial in providing overall health of a female. It inhibits excessive mucus secretion. And also have healing properties and help in injury induced nabothian cysts.

Dosage : 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. Sphatika Bhasma

Sphatika is commonly known as alum or fitkari. It is beneficial in female reproductive health as it regulates proper menstruation by balancing hormones. It possesses anti-inflammatory, astringent, antipruritic, anti-microbial properties. It detoxifies the body by eliminating toxins from the body. With its astringent and anti-inflammatory property it cures and prevents the condition of nabothian cysts. 

Dosage-  Add 2 pinch of Sphatika bhasma in warm water and sit in the water without your clothes and garments for 10-15 min. Your hip or pelvic region should submerge in water

Conclusion

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As we discussed Nabothian Cysts, we have come to know that there are a few causes that can be held responsible for the condition and most of the times Nabothian Cysts remain asymptomatic. And when increases in size cause mild to moderate symptoms. But it cannot be ignored because malignant changes can occur. Therefore treatment of nabothian cysts becomes mandatory. Planet Ayurveda’s Nabothian Cyst Care Pack is best in curing and preventing the recurrence of the nabothian cysts. As per the contemporary system of medicine, Nabothian cysts are removed by electrocautery, cryotherapy and blade or scalpel. But with these invasive techniques there are complications like bleeding, nerve damage, swelling etc. Whereas herbal medicines provide relief without any side effects. Therefore, Ayurveda is of great help in the condition of Nabothian Cysts by pacifying the dosha associated and preventing its recurrence.