Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE ULCER WITH MANJISHTADI KSHAR BASTI, VRECHANA AND RAKTAMOKSHANA- A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sachin Govindarao Tike, Dr. Meghla Chandrashekhar Kamble* and Dr. Ruksana Irshad Pathan

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Abstract

Varicose ulcers are wounds occurring due to inappropriate functioning of venous valves, usually occurs at legs. It is the most common complication of the varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any veins that is close to the skin’s surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. When these enlarged veins get burst it becomes varicose ulcer. In ayurveda it is considered as dushta vran. By considering the signs and symptoms there is involvement of Pitta and Rakta Dosha. It can be managed by shodhan therapy. So, the treatment protocol used in this case is Virechana, Basti karma and Raktamokshana. The wound was successfully treated and, therefore, is discussed in detail.

Keywords: Dushta vran, Virechan, Basti karma, Raktamokshan.