Abstract

EFFICACY OF PANCHAVALKALA KWATHA DHAWANA FOLLOWED BY SHATADHAUTA GHRUTA APPLICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUDDHA VRANA

Dr. Bipul Durgaprasad Jarare*, Dr. Aparna Abhay Raut, Dr. Ramesh Vanaji Ahire, Dr. Shubhangi Shashikant Wankhedkar and Dr. Deepali Ajitrao Kolnure

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Abstract

Vrana, encompassing wounds and ulcers in Ayurvedic terminology, represents a significant challenge in healthcare, necessitating effective management strategies. Traditional Ayurvedic texts extensively describe various drugs and techniques for the shodhana (purification) and ropana (healing) of wounds. This review explores the combined efficacy of two prominent Ayurvedic formulations, Panchavalkala Kwatha Dhawana (ablution) and Shatadhauta Ghruta (ghee washed 100 times), in the comprehensive management of Vrana. Material & Method: On inspection wound was observed at thoroughly and case was diagnosed as Suddha Vrana and it was planned to be treated with application of Panchawalkal Kwatha Dhawana followed by Shatadhauta Ghruta local application daily. Daily dressing in same manner was done upto the healing of Vrana. Internally medicine was provided as Triphala Guggula 500 mg twice a day and GandhakaRasayana twice a day for 15 days. The wound was assessed daily for pain, swelling, discharge, size, and shape.

Keywords: Vrana, Wound Healing, Panchavalkala Kwatha, Shatadhauta Ghruta, Dhawana, Ayurveda, Shodhana, Ropana.