Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. B. N. Gadve, Dr. Amar Madan Shinde and Dr. A. A. Bhujbal

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Abstract

Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine in the conventional sense of curing disease. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect mental and physical health and achieve longevity.[1] Ayurveda has many unique and important concepts are mentioned. In which in Ashtanga Ayurveda; Shalya Chikitsa is mentioned. Now a day’s which is related with the Surgery in modern science.[2] There are various unique concepts are described in the Shalya Chikitsa of Ayurveda. Vrana is one of the important concept described in Ayurveda. It can be correlated with the Wound or Ulcer in modern science. If Vrana is complicated or getting infected then it is converted into the Dushta Vrana. Acharya Sushruta stated that the treatment for Dushta Vrana is like Prameha & Kushtha Chikitsa.[3]

Keywords: Vrana, Dushta Vrana, Ayurveda.