Abstract

EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF RAKTARSHA USING GUDAVARTI- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Nitin Biswas* and Dr. Reena Jaiswal

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Abstract

Arsha is a historical illness. It is correlated to Hemorrhoids according to contemporary medicine. Nearly all ancient literature contains references of this ailment, which dates back to the Vedic era. Despite not being fatal, the illness torments the victim as if they are an enemy. It affects the passage of the anorectum. Ayurveda regards this illness as one of the Ashta Mahagada because of its chronic character, difficulty in treating it with medical methods, involvement of Tridoshas, and occurrence at a Marma Sthana. Prevalence of Hemorrhoids is about 4.4–5% worldwide. Between 45 and 65 years old is estimated to be the peak age for both genders. Case Report - A Female housewife patient of 40 years old came to the outpatient department of Shalyatantra at our hospital with complaints of bleeding per rectum, protrusion of mass while defecation, anal burning pain, anal Itching and constipation. Aim and Objective - To evaluate the efficacy of Durvadi Gudavarti in the management of Ratkarsha. Result - Patient got marked relief in the symptoms of Raktarsha that is discussed in the full paper. Conclusion – Raktarsha is a common ailment now a day due to improper dietary habits, sedentary life style, suppression of natural urges and irregular bowel habits. It occurs due to vitiation of Pittapradhana Tridosha with involvement of Rakta. Durvadi Gudavarti contains herbs that break the pathogenesis of Raktarsha due to which it is found to be effective in management of the same.

Keywords: Arsha, Raktarsha, Gudavarti, Durvadi Gudavarti, Ayurvedic Suppository.