Abstract

“AN AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARSHA W.S.R. TO 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE INTERNAL HAEMORRHOIDS”

*Dr. Vineet Kumar Jain, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Narinder Singh, Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar

Abstract

Arsha occurs in Gudapradesha, which is a Sadhyopranahara Marma, Arsha is being described by Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhata under the “ASHTA MAHAGADA”. In Arshas (Haemorrhoids) bleeding per anum is the principal symptom to which patient shows his utmost concern and always worried if it continues. Person suffering from Arsha undergo tremendous physical and mental trauma. Arsha is capable of disturbing an individual like an enemy. Acharya Shusruta mentioned four treatment modalities to combat this condition namely Bhesaja, Kshara, Agni and Shastra 1. Bhesaja chikitsa is mentioned mainly for Arsha in the earlier stages when involved Doshas, symptoms and complications are not very severe. Keeping in view above mentioned point a clinical study was planned to evaluate the efficacy of Swalp Suran Modak and Samangadi Churna for management of Raktarsha (bleeding piles), which are described in Chakradatta Arsha Chikitsha Chapter. The aim of study was to evaluate the efficacy of Swalp Suran Modak and Samangadi Churna in the management of Arsha (Haemorrhoids).Study was conducted over 30 patients of Raktarsha. Out of them 26 patients were completely recovered from their main symptoms. After assessment, it was concluded that Swalp Suran Modak and Samangadi Churna was effective in patients suffering with early stages of Arshas (1st and 2nd degree internal haemorrhoids).

Keywords: Arshas, Bleeding piles, Swalp Suran Modak, Samangadi Churna, Internal Haemorrhoids.