A Single Case Study of Varicose Ulcer treated with application of Pratisaraniya Apamarga Kshara followed by Jalauka Avacharana

Abstract

In present era, varicose veins are more common ailments causing physical impairments in daily activities. Many years of venous disease follow the formation of varicose Ulcer, mostly in the gaiter’s zone. So, the varicose ulcers are most commonly seen in the age group between 40 years to 60 years. In the present study a 55-year-old male, non-hypertensive, non – diabetic patient complaint of painful non healing ulcer having slough & exudate with surrounding hyperpigmentation and itching above the ankle in the left leg. After 7 months of conventional treatment using antibiotics & anti-inflammatory drugs there was no improvement in the wound condition. As per sign & symptoms, the case was diagnosed as Pitta Pradhan Sarakta Tridosaja Dusta Vrana. So, for proper debridement, Pratisaraniya Apamarga Kshara was applied in the ulcerated lesion and for Pitta Samana & Rakta Shodhana, Jalaukavacharana was conducted along with internal administration of drugs like Arogyavardhini Vati, Gandhak Rasayan, Guggulu Tiktaka Kasaya, Kaishora Guggulu, Cap. Viscovas. After ayurvedic intervention the wound gets completely healed within 36 days. This shows the importance of ayurvedic treatment in chronic ulcers.