Abstract

PREPERATION OF KARVIRA KSHARA SUTRA & ITS USES IN THE TREATMENT OF FISTULA IN ANO

*Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey and Dr. Archana Singh

Abstract

Fistula in ano is a track lined by granulation tissue which connects perianal skin superficially to anal canal, anorectum or rectum deeply[1] kshara sutra therapy was mentioned as a definitive treatment for the management of nadi (sinus) and bhagandara (fistula in ano).[2] Sushruta, Charaka, Vagbhata have explained the use of kshara sutra in brief. It was latter Chakrapanidatta, Bhavamishra etc., who explained a little more regarding the ingredient required and methodology of use in these conditions. Guggulu based karvira kshara sutra is prepared and used in treatment of fistula in ano. This article covers the preparation of karvira kshara, guggulu latex, haridra churna, qualities of surgical thread and how to use kshara sutra in the patient of fistula in ano.

Keywords: Karvira kshara sutra, fistula in ano, guggulu latex, haridra churna, surgical thread.