Abstract

ROLE OF SNUHI KSHAR ON INTERNAL HAEMORRHOIDS

Dr. Anjali Tamori*, Dr. Vishal Verma and Dr. Sheetal

ABSTRACT

Background: Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles is quite common ailments that affect mankind. It is commonly seen in the people who work in sitting position for many hours such as driver, bank manager, tailors, shopkeeper, etc. According to Ayurveda, the disease is mentioned under the heading of Maharogas[1] because it is Dirghakalanubandhi, Duschikitsya in nature and involves the Guda Marma.[2] There are different methods of treatment are described in Ayurveda for the management of Arsha based on its severity. In Ayurvedic treatise, several methods of treatments like Bhaisajakarma, Shastrakarma, Ksharakarma, Agnikarma and Raktamokshana etc. are advised for Arsha. Among them Pratisarneeya Kshara is one, which replaces the surgical intervention even and cures the condition without the help of surgical intervention. Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate efficacy of Snuhi Kshar in the management of internal piles. Material and Methods: In the present study total 15 patients in the age group of 16-65 years were registered; n=15; (Snuhi Kshar application was done). Result: In subjective parameters, such as Pain/Discomfort, itching and constipation, there was good result observed in trial after Snuhi Kshar application. Significant result with (p<0.05) was obtained in Pain/discomfort and itching. 6.67% patient had complete remission, marked improvement was obtained in 80% patients, and 13.33% patient got Moderate relief. Conclusion: Finally it was concluded from the clinical trial that overall effect of Tikshana Snuhi Kshara was highly effective in reducing subjective and objective variables.

Keywords: Arsha, Piles, Pile mass, Pratisarneeya Kshar, Snuhi Kshar.