Correspondence Address:
Dr. Rushali Masane PG scholar, shalyatantra department; Vidarbha ayurvedic mahavidyalaya, Amaravati
Date of Acceptance: 2024-01-16
Date of Publication:2024-02-28
Article-ID:IJIM_287_03_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Nill
How To Cite This Article: Masane R, kalmegh M, joshi K, Chaudhari K. Efficacy Of Ksharsutra On Dushtavrana {Non Healing Ulcer}-A Case Study Int J Ind Med 2024;5(1): 31-37 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.5105
Ulcer and wound managements have prime importance in the eld of surgical practice, it continuous as a challenge from ancient to modern era due to its diversity in onset and management hurdles. Healing is a mechanism where the body attempts to regain the integrity of injured part. Many factors like systemic illness, malnutrition, vascular insuffciency may delay the process of healing. In Ayurveda many procedures and different formulations are enumerated for Vrana management by our Acharyas. In Sushruta Samhita Acharya elaborated about Vrana, Dushtavrana and its 60 types of treatment modalities. Use of ksharsutra is a unique parasurgical procedure one among them and it works as potent debriding agent enhances formation of healthy granulation tissue and proper healing. Ksharsutra application is one of the most effective treatments in ayurveda. The numerous qualities of kshar, such as chedan, bhedan, lekhana, ropan, and pachan, helps in simultaneous track cutting and healing.A case report of 68 year old man presenting with non- healing ulcers at 2nd finger of left toe and greater toe with pus discharge ,unpleasant smell ,inflammation has been presented here.
Keywords: Vrana , dushtavrana ,kshar
