Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS ULCER THROUGH SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE – A CASE STUDY

*S. D. Muralidass, K. V. Vrindha, P. Samundeswari, D. Periyasami, M. V. Mahadevan, V. Mahalakshmi and N. J. Muthukumar

Abstract

A venous ulcer is a complication of varicose vein or deep vein thrombosis. It is the common and a recurrent form of leg ulcers encountered in general practice. Its improper care can cause gangrene and may require amputation of the affected limb. Conventional treatment though is effective but requires surgical intervention and not always affordable. The venous ulcer has resemblance with ‘Naatpatta Athushta Viranam’ as per Siddha literature. A 54-years-old female presented with one non-healing ulcer in the lateral aspect of lower one third of the left leg of 24 month duration resulted from venous stasis. Significant healing in wound observed after 2 weeks with Siddha internal and external medications. No recurrence of the wound also observed after 20 weeks of follow-up.

Keywords: Siddha, Venous Ulcer, Athushta Viranam.