Abstract

The parasurgical approach by application of ksharasutra for the treatment of Ano-rectal diseases was first described in the Sushrut samhita. Fistula in ano could be treated effectively with Ksharasutra, the surgical linen impregnated with special Ayurvedic medicine of alkaline in natureThe usefulness of the method still very relevant and is practiced by the Ayurvedic practitioners since long. In this article a scientific approach has been undertaken to evaluate the natural compounds present in the individual Ayurvedic plant ingredients used for the preparation of the Medicated thread (ksharasutra).Basic bio chemical tests, TLC and GC MS tests were carried out to identify the chemical compounds in the thread. A good number of chemical present in the ksharasutra like Euphol, Neriifolin which are possess activities like anti inflammatory, antibacterial & antifungal, Water soluble ash of Apamarga (whole plant) contains Betaine. Pharmacologically rhizome of haridra possesses antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anti infective, analgesic and anti puritic effect is due to the presence of active constituents Curcumin , Betaine. .6-Dodecene, 3-Hexadecene

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