Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF ERAKA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RAKTARSHA WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO BLEEDING PILES

Dr. Noratmal D. Badariya*, Dr. Parikshit Shirode

Abstract

Introduction: Arshas are one of the most common diseases occurring in ano-rectal region. Susruta mentioned Arshas in the Ashta Mahagada. Out of many types of Arshas, Raktarsha are those that causes excessive bleeding after/with defecation. Bhesaja, Sastra, Kshara and AgniKarma are the main four treatment modalities indicated for Arshas in Ayurvedic literature. Aim & Objectives: So there is a need to evaluate the Raktastambhan property of the Eraka Churna to control bleeding in Raktarsha management. Material & Methods: 30 patients were selected on the basis of classical symptoms of Raktarshas. The signs and symptoms like pain associated with defecation, bleeding per rectum, constipation, straining period were assessed before and after the treatment. Results: A significant relief was found in all symptoms and sign of Raktarshasuch as pain and bleeding from piles. Conclusion: Eraka Churna can be considered as a better treatment in the management of Raktarsh.

Keywords: Arsha, Raktarsh, Eraka Churna, Bleeding piles, Haemorrhoids.