Abstract

COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF DARVYADI KWATH WITH CONVENTIONAL ARSHA TREATMENT IN MANAGEMENT OF RAKTARSHA

*Dr. Shobhna, Dr. Champak Medhi

Abstract

Arsha is one of the most common ano-rectal disease among the population. Considering the clinical presentation of Arsha, most of the causes of bleeding per rectum are included in terms of Arsha. In modern era of surgical practice one of the most common cause of bleeding per rectum is haemorrhoid. According to the study of causes of bleeding per rectum was approximate 11-22% in Hemorrhoids. Raktarsha is one of the six types mentioned by Acharya Sushruta, is characterized by excessive bleeding per rectum during defecation, leading to weakness, reduced vitality and impaired quality of life. Hence conservative management is essential. In Ayurveda treaties Bhesaja and Sanshamana Chikitsa is mentioned for Raktarsha thus Darvyadi Kwath mentioned in Charaka Samhita was selected for this clinical study. A total of 60 patients were divided into two groups: Group A was treated with Darvyadi Kwath as a haemostatic drug with conventional Arsha treatment, while Group B was treated with only conventional Arsha treatment for 1 week. Assessment was done on the 3rd, 5th and 7th day using statistical analysis. Group A showed significantly better reduction in bleeding amount, frequency and straining period. The study concludes that Darvyadi Kwath along with conventional therapy, is effective in the management of Raktarsha due to its synergistic and haemostatic action.

Keywords: Haemorrhoid, Arsha, Darvyadi Kwath, Raktarsha.