Abstract

RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL OF SOORNADI MALAHARA (OINTMENT) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ABHYANTARA ARSHA (INTERNAL HEMORRHOIDS)

Dr. Gajanan Uttamrao Vaidya*

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Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient vedic system for healing the human body internally. The word Ayurveda derived from two words – Ayur means life and Veda means science. So it is known as “Science of Life”.[1] It is basic system to treat human body with Soal and Mind. The main principle of Ayurveda is based on three vital elements in human body, these vital elements are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.[2] The main aim of Ayurveda is to make balance in this three vital elements.[3] Ayurveda made up of Eight basic Angas (elements) known as Asthang Ayurveda, one of which Shalyatantra is described.[4] Shalyatantra is a branch of Ayurveda represent the surgical field, deals with prevention and management of disease which rises from Nija Shalya and Agantuja Shalya.[5] Now a day human society fighting with local as well as customized regional environment. Food is the basic need of life, which directly affecting human physical, mental, as well as social well-being. But due to inadequate nutrients and eating habits, affects the human health. In Ayurveda, Acharyas mentioned “Agni”, which is the key centre of human's digestive system. Agni is described an important factor of digestion and metabolism of our body. It converts food in form of energy, which is responsible for all vital functions of our body. Therefore “Dehagni”, it is the cause of life, complexion, strength, health, nourishment, lusture, oja, teja(energy), and prana(life energy).[6] In Ayurveda various treatment modalities are available for treatment of Arsha, like aushadhi, shashtra, kshar, agnikarma. Among which local application in the form of ointment is very effective in treatment of Arsha.[7]

Keywords: Internal hemorrhoids, Soornadi malahara (ointment), Pippalayadi malahara (ointment), Randomized clinical trail.