Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF EPISIOTOMY WOUND WITH GUDUCHYADI KWATHA SADHITA KARPASA KOSHA BANDHA - A PILOT STUDY

Dr. Gayathri Bhat N. V.* and Dr. Ashritha Shetty K.*

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Abstract

Episiotomy is a surgical planned incision given on the perineum and posterior vaginal wall during second stage of labour. Considering episiotomy wound as ChhinnaVrana, Guduchyadi Kwatha Sadhita Karpasa Kosha Bandha having action of VranaRopana and Shothahara was applied in this condition to evaluate its role in management of this wound. Five cases with sutured episiotomy wound following vaginal delivery were treated with Guducyadi kwatha comprising of Guduchi, Haridra and Triphala. 7 days application of this Kosha Bandha (without administering antibiotics and analgesics) provided considerable improvement in wound healing and reduction in pain.

Keywords: Episiotomy, China Vrana, Guduchyadi Kwatha Sadhita Karpasa Kosha Bandha.