Abstract

INTRODUCTION OF GANGRENE AND IT’S MANAGEMENT IN SHALYA TANTRA-A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Harimohan Singh Kushwaha*

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Abstract

Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by lack of blood supply. Symptoms may include a change in skin colour red or black, numbness, swelling, pain, ulceration and detachment of local skin. The feet and hands are most commonly affected. This condition may arise because of an injury, infection or other health conditions, majorly diabetes. Gangrene and its associated amputations are clinically challenging, but Ayurveda offers therapy options. In Ayurveda, gangrene can be considered as Kotha under DushtaVrana due to Margavarana and Dhatu Kshaya. Gas gangrene is a rapid spreading infective type of gangrene of the muscles characterized by collection of gas in the muscles and subcutaneous tissue. Gas gangrene is caused by clostridial infection (Clostridium perfringens/ Clostridium welchii) due to the fact that it is also called as “clostridial myonecrosis.”

Keywords: Gangrene, Ayurveda, Numbness, DushtaVrana, Margavarana, Gas gangrene.