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A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF RAJANI LEPAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARSHAS (II & III DEGREE HAEMORROIDS)

Dr. Korrakuti Sindhuja* and Dr. K. Srinivasa Kumar

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, since Vedic period Arshas has been the main area of concern among ano-rectal disorders. In present era the incidence of Arshas are due to sedentary life style, irregular eating habits, excessive intake of junk and spicy fast foods, mental stress etc., which results in impaired digestion, constipation, pain, bleeding per rectum etc., Now a days, people are inclined towards Ayurvedic treatment modalities because of its preventive, safe, curative and cost effectiveness. Acharya Sushruta has narrated the 4 types of treatment modalities for the successful management of Arshas viz. Bheshaja karma, Kshara karma, Agni karma and Shastra karma. The conservative treatment advised by Acharya Sushruta for the treatment of Arshas includes oral medications and number of lepas. Based on this the present research work has been planned with Rajani Lepam and Kaseesadhi Tailam.

Keywords: Arshas, Rajani Lepam, Kaseesadhi Tailam.