Ayurvedic management of Dushta Vrana w.s.r. to Diabetic Ulcer - A Case Study

Chimakurthi Sesha Sai Kumar; S V Shailaja

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.5.54

Chimakurthi Sesha Sai Kumar Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
S V Shailaja Professor & HOD, Department of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.5.54

Keywords: Dushta Vrana, Diabetic ulcer, Panchavalkala Kashayam, Jatyadi Taila, Ayurveda, Case Report

Abstract

Dushta Vrana is commonly encountered problem faced in surgical practise. Lower limb ulcers are of greater concern since vedic period. Present population is highly prone to non-healing ulcer due to trauma, life style changes, diabetes, infections and improper nutrition. Local factors like poor blood supply,^[1] slough, pus discharge and foreign body delays the healing of wound. Therefore all efforts should be made to make Dushta Vrana to Shudda Vrana. A patient aged 50 years, male presented as wound with pain in left foot since 15 days. On examination there is a dense necrotic tissue present over the ulcer. The ulcer was treated with debridement followed by Prakshalana with Panchavalkala Kashaya followed by dressing with Jatyadi Taila along with oral medications like Chirabilwadi Kashayam and capsule Grab. The wound got healed in 56 days with healed scar and no reoccurrence has been observed with 1 year follow up. Vrana Prakshalana with Panchavalkala Kashaya showed antimicrobial process which helped in healing process, while Jatyadi Taila enhanced in healing of the wound.

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