Abstract

EFFECT OF CHITRAK-HARIDRA MALAHAR IN 2nd DEGREE INTERNAL HAEMORRHOIDS-A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Sonali V. Mane*, Dr. Seema R. Giri and Dr. Rohini B. Pardakhe

Abstract

In todays society Anorectal diseases have emerged as a quite common occurrence with progressive nature. Aetiological factors such as sendentary life style, prolonged straining, irregular bowel habit, low fiber diet etc are responsible. Haemorrhoids are a clinical condition of dilated and engorged Haemorrhoidal venous plexus along with abnormally displaced, enlarged Anal Cushion. Arsha (heamorrhoids) is included in one of the Astho Mahagada by Sushruta. In Ayurveda various measures have been mentioned for management of Abhyantar Arsha, among which Lepa karma is one of them. Objectives- The study was carried out to find the effectiveness of Chitrak-Haridra Malahar in 2nd degree internal heamorrhoids. Materials and Methods –Here the patient of 2nd degree internal heamorrhoids was selected and Chitrak-Haridra was advised for 7 days daily as local application.

Keywords: Chitrak-Haridra Malahar, Heamorrhoids.