Abstract

ROLE OF JALAUKAAVACHARANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIRAJGRANTHI (VARICOSE VEINS)- A CASE STUDY

Dr. Shalu*, Dr. Anamika and Dr. Rajender Singh

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Abstract

When a vein become dilated, elongated and tortuous, the vein is said to be varicose.Varicose vein of the lower limbs are the penalty the man has to pay for its erect posture. It can happen to those who do a lot of lengthy standing work like watchmen, traffic police etc. The symptoms of varicose vein are much similar to sirajgranthi as described in Ayurvedic text. On the basis of symptoms varicose vein is correlated with the sirajgranthi. Previous work has been doneby many researchers on varicose vein by raktamokshan with jalauka. After taking reference from their study raktamokshana was done with jalokaavcharana in varicose vein(sirajgranthi). This is a case study of 44yr female patient with a history of varicose vein was having pain and burning sensation in left calf and dilated vein and swelling on same side for 2 years. Jalokaavcharna was performed once in 7days for 30days. The patient had relief from all symptoms.

Keywords: Jaluakavcharna, raktamokshana, varicose vein.