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EFFECT OF DOORVADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KRIMIJA DUSHTA VRANA - A CASE REPORT
Dr. Santosh S. Satyarthi*, Dr. Prasanna N. Rao, Dr. Gopikrishna B. J. and Dr. Srilakshmi
ABSTRACT The healing of wound or an ulcer is the natural mechanism of the body. Naturally wound will start healing in a week if no Doshic invasion or infection takes place. Presence of infection is one of the important factors which impair wound healing. A healthy wound heals with minimum scar as compared to infected wound. Vrana more than one week is called Dushta Vrana which fails to heal for a long period and result into chronic wound (Dheergha Kalanubandhi Dushta Vrana), such Vrana needs Shodhana (Abhyantara) and Ropana (Bahya) Chikitsa. Virechana and Doorvadi Taila application is the best line of management for Kapha-Pitta Pradushtaja Dushta Vrana. A 56year old man, who presented with complaints of an infected wound approx7x4 cm extending from 5 cm above the medial malleolus of right foot associated with pain, discharge, slough, foul smell, maggots and discoloration of the skin. Classics of Ayurveda especially Sushruta Samhita has elaborately explained details of wound & its management. Keywords: Dushtavrana, Shodhana, Ropana, Virechana, Doorvadi Taila. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |