Abstract

ROLE OF JATYADI GHRITA IN SIRAJANYA DUSHTA VRANA: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Shashi Prabha* and Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta

Abstract

Venous stasis ulcers result from venous hypertension that is usually caused by valvular incompetence. These ulcers are characteristically present over the medial malleolus and are usually non tender but may be associated with pruritis. Other typical finding include increased lower extremity oedema and hyperpigmentation in the adjacent skin resulting from increased hemosiderin deposition.[1] In Ayurveda venous ulcer can be correlated with Sirajanya Dushta Vrana. In Sushruta samhita, we get the most scientific description of wounds and its management. So these kinds of wounds can be managed with the specific Ayurvedic adjuvant therapies. Acharya Vagbhatt has mentioned the effective treatment of Jatyadi Ghrita in the management of wounds, painful ulcers, insect bite wounds, wounds caused by heat or fire and deep wounds, by external application.[2] In this context, Jatyadi ghrita application was carried out in the management of Sirajanya Dushta Vrana.

Keywords: Acharya Vagbhatt, Sirajanya Dushta Vrana, Sushruta samhita.