ABSTRACT

Vulvovaginitis poses a significant public health concern, and Ayurveda's Lep Chikitsa offers a promising treatment approach. This case series aimed to test an herbal oil gel in the management of vulvovaginitis. Herbal intimate gel was developed and from the trial formulations the most stable gel was chosen. This chosen formulation underwent extensive testing, including physicochemical characterization and microbial load testing. Its accelerated stability was also assessed. The gel's in vitro antimicrobial activity was confirmed using a time-kill assay, which showed effectiveness against both Gardnerella vaginalis and Candida albicans. The gel was then tested on five patients with vulvovaginitis after obtaining their informed consent. The participants were recruited from both the outpatient and inpatient departments of an Ayurveda hospital. The effectiveness of cases is being evaluated using several criteria: a vulvovaginitis signs and symptoms score, a vaginal swab test for smear examination, the Vulvovaginal Symptom Questionnaire and the Quality-of-Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. This case series suggests that the herbal intimate gel treatment effectively cures patient symptoms and improves their quality of life. Vaginal swab tests confirmed the elimination of microbes, as all reports were negative after treatment. This indicates the gel has a significant therapeutic benefit and could be a valuable addition to the management of vulvovaginitis, offering a natural and potentially safer alternative to conventional treatments. Keywords: Herbal Intimate Gel, Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal swab, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans
Publication date: 01/07/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.7.10348