The effect of Virechana and Vranaharini Taila Vrana Basti in Varicose Ulcer (Dushta Vrana) – A case study

Authors

  • Bhagyashri Patil
  • BJ Gopikrishna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.922

Keywords:

Dushta Vrana, Vrana Basti, Vranaharini Taila, Siraja Vrana

Abstract

Venous ulcer (stasis ulcer, varicose ulcers) are the wounds caused due to abnormal or insufficient drainage of blood through veins of an individual, usually these occurs in lower limbs as the blood drainage is almost totally in antigravity direction. It is one among the most serious complications of chronic venous insufficiency. In Ayurveda, this condition can be corelated with Dushta vrana. Maha ruja(excessive pain) , Pooti Gandha (foul smell) are mentioned among the symptoms of these, which were clearly observed in the mentioned case. In Sushrutha Samhita, Aacharya has mentioned Shashti Upakrama, which are 60 procedures for the management of the various type of wounds. The local application of Vrana Basti is one of the best substitutes for the chronic wound healing and Jatyadi Taila has better Shodhana and Ropana effect. Case: A case of 25 year old man, who presented with complaints of venous ulcer in medial aspect of right ankle associated with pain, discharge, slough, oedema and discolouration of the skin since 1 year has been taken foe the current study. Method: After proper history taking and examination: patient was treated with Pancha Valkala Kashaya Prakshalana followed by Vrana basti with Vranaharini Taila over the site of Vrana. RESULTS: The treatment yielded beneficial results in pain caused by Dushta vrana, as well as it remarkably reduced the extent and size of the wound.  CONCLUSION:  The Ayurvedic treatment protocol is useful in preventing reoccurrence of the symptoms. Vranaharini Taila used to do Vrana Basti in this particular case has properties of Janthughana, Varnya, Lekhana, Kapha Vata Shamana, Ropana, etc. due to virtue of these properties it helps in fast and complete healing of the vrana

Author Biographies

Bhagyashri Patil

Final Year Postgraduate Scholar, Department of Shalyatantra, Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA

BJ Gopikrishna

Professor & HOD, Department of Shalyatantra, Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA

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Published

2023-07-17

How to Cite

Patil, B., & Gopikrishna, B. (2023). The effect of Virechana and Vranaharini Taila Vrana Basti in Varicose Ulcer (Dushta Vrana) – A case study. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(6). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i6.922

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Case Report

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