Abstract

TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF PRIYANGVADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA: AN AYURVEDIC CASE STUDY

*Dr. Palash L. Salve and Dr. Varsha Tangade

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Abstract

Vrana (wound) is the oldest known ailment. The wound generally heals itself by natural biological process but if it gets infected it delays healing and converts into Dushta Vrana (infected wound). The healing process in infected wounds is usually prolonged which results in a poor anatomic outcome. In India, most of the population still reside in less hygienic and malnourished conditions, so the incidence of infection is maximum and delayed wound healing is common. Application of the Taila yoga for Shodhan (cleansing) and Ropana (healing) is one among the 60 upakrama (treatment procedures) of Vrana. The study was conducted on single clinically diagnosed patient of Dushta Vrana and was treated with Priyangvadi Taila for local application. On completion of study, it showed highly significant results. It can be concluded that Priyangvadi Taila have high efficacy in both Vrana Shodhan and Ropana (wound cleansing and healing), without producing any adverse effects and hence can be used as an alternative herbal approach for the treatment of Dushta Vrana.

Keywords: Dushta Vrana, infected Wound, Priyangvadi Taila.