World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA WSR TO NON-HEALING ULCER

Dr. Arun G. Ladumor* and Dr. Shailaja S. V.

ABSTRACT

The infected ulcer’s healing depends on the complex interplay of many factors. Lower limb ulcers are always of
great concern since vedic period. Present population is highly prone to non-healing ulcer due to trauma, varicose
veins, hematological Disorders, life style changes, Diabetes, Adverse drug reactions, malignancy, surgical
infections, burns, wound infections etc. Hence appropriate timely intervention and effective management of ulcer is
necessary.in this case, A patient aged 49 years male presented with ulcer which is lateral aspect of adjacent to ankle
joint the region of scar of the left leg previously healed ulcer and maggots in dorsal aspect of left foot distal to the
3rd and 4th toe. The patient was treated with ksharodaka, paratisaraniya kshara as krimighnachikitsa and
Panchavalkala Kashaya Parisheka followed by dressing with karanjadi ghrita for 68 days. following which the
ulcer was then treated by Panchavalkala Kashaya Parisheka followed by dressing karanjadi ghrita. The treatment
gave completely healed scar within 84 days and no recurrence in the 2 months of follow up. Local Parisheka by
Panchavalkala Kashaya has showed antimicrobial effect which augmented the healing process, while karanjadi
ghrita application enhanced tissue debridement and helped in formation of healthy granulation tissue. Internal
Ayurveda medications like Cap Grab, Cap viscovas, kashayam Cardorium plus, Tab kanchanara guggulu in
rejuvenation and repair by their pharmacological properties.

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