Abstract

A SYSTEMIC REVIEW ON VRANA AND IT’S MANAGEMENT

Dr. Sombir Sheoran*, Dr. Bushra Khanam, Dr. Rahul Sher Khane, Dr. Vyasadeva Mahanta, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta

Abstract

Wound is discontinuity or break in the surface epithelium. An ulcer is a break in the continuity of the covering epithelium-skin or mucus membrane. It may either follow molecular death of the surface epithelium or its traumatic removal. It is estimated that 1 to 2 % of the population experience a chronic wound during their lifetime in developed countries. Chronic wounds have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of patients and their families, causing pain, loss of function and mobility, depression, distress and anxiety, embarrassment and social isolation, financial burden, prolonged hospital stays and chronic morbidity or even death. In Ayurveda, all the Acharyas have discussed detailed review of Vrana and its management. During this time the knowledge of wound was its peak level. Being a good surgeon Acharya Sushruta knows the importance of wound in the practice. He has described in detail all types of traumatic and bodily injuries and its management with 60 measures.

Keywords: Dosha, Vrana, Dushta Vrana.