Management of a madhu-mehajanyavrana by using udubmbharakshira and bakuchichurnalepa – A case study

Abstract

Prevalence of diabetes and its complications have been a burden to the society from the ancient times, in the present and will be in the future unless proper measures are taken to prevent its manifestation. In present scenario, sedentary life style, a lot of stress and over nutrition are important aetiology of diabetes, as one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. Foot complication and amputations represent one of the most important among all the long-term problems of diabetes medically, socially and economically. Diabetic person has complication on many systems as on eye, renal system, cardiovascular system and Central nervous system but foot lesions are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in India, with approximately 5% of diabetics developing foot ulcers each year and 1% requiring amputation.

AcharyaSushruta explained 60 measures for the management of Vrana,which shows unique therapeutic approach for management of wounds.

A 55-year-old female patient was came in ShalyaTantraopd for the  treatment of non healing wound with known case of Diabetes and she was treated with local application of  Udubmbharakshira and Bakuchichurnalepa for duration of one month succesfully with no any adverse effects.