Ayurvedic perspective of Dushtavrana (∼Non-Healing Ulcer) and its Management: A Case Report

Abstract

The word Vrana refers to that “vraṇa gātravicūrṇanē, vraṇayatīti vraṇaḥ” destruction or damage of the tissue of body part is termed as Vrana. It is produced commonly as a complication of Abhighata (Injury) and Vikriti of Dosha, Dushyas, and it causes long term suffering to the patient. Dushtavrana is a chronic wound (∼Non-Healing Ulcer) and it is a frequently facing problem in general clinical practice. In Ayurveda many number of Vrana Shodhana(Wound cleansing) and Ropana(Healing) drugs are mentioned by our ancient Seers. Keeping the above challenge in view Aragwadha+Karanja+Babool twak Kashaya(Decoction) has been selected from the list of drugs for Externally cleansing the wound and Internal administration 20ml OD, these drugs possessing Vrana Shodhana and Ropana properties in Jathyadi taila. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu and Gandhaka Rasayana was given as Internal medication. The study was conducted in the OPD of Dr. B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Hyderabad and it has given promising results. As the drugs are easily available around and cost effective, this study will be definitely helpful for treating Dushtavrana(∼Non-Healing Ulcer) successfully. The present study with photographical evidences will give a ray of hope for the young research workers to conduct clinical trials in large number of cases so as to give authenticity for the present study.