Abstract

STRUCTURAL & FUNCTIONAL ASPECT OF SIRAJ GRANTHI IN RELATION TO VARICOSE VEINS – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

*Dr. Samiksha Chandore MD (Scholar) and Dr. Vinod Choudhari (Prof. & HOD)

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Abstract

Varicose veins are the veins which are permanently elongated, dilated, & whose path has become tortuous inducing pathological circulation. It is common in lower limb that take many forms, ranging from a nonpathologic condition to an invalidating chronic disorder. In Ayurveda siraj granthi & siragat vata rogas which are synonymous with modern system disease of varicose veins. Aim of the study is to study the structural & functional changes in siraj granthi in relation to varicose veins. Varicose veins are not life threatening but it affects day to day activities & condition worsen with chronicity. Hence it is necessary to do a review study on structural & functional damage of veins in varicose veins.

Keywords: Varicose veins, siraj granthi, siragat vata, vata vyadhi.