Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CELLULITIS – A CASE REPORT

Giri Prashanth K. G., Rakshitha R. Raob* and Shivamanjunatha M. P.

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Abstract

Cellulitis is a common condition witnessed in both outpatient departments as well as in emergency. This poorly demarcated localized inflammation of skin and subcutaneous tissue can be life threatening when the infection involves blood, bone, heart or brain. The case presented here had typical presentations of cellulitis. The management was planned with Ayurveda approach using Lepa of Aragwadha Patra externally. The results were promising in terms of reduction of discoloration, swelling and itching. The Tridoshagna Guna, Karmas of Aragwadha Patra like Kushtaghna, Kandughna and Krimighna were the basis for selecting the drug in order to manage cellulitis according to the principles of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Cellulitis, Aragwadha Patra lepa, Cassia fistula Linn.