Effectiveness of Karanool therapy application on Pilonidal Sinus (Purai pun) - A case study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Siddha system of medicine is one of the traditional systems in southern part of India established by siddhars. According to siddha, diseases occur due to vitiation of three biological humours namely Vaatham, Pitham and Kabham. The treatment modality is classified into three types namely Manida Maruthuvam, Vinnavar Maruthuvam and Asura Maruthuavam.(1) Surgery is a phenomenal technique substantiated by siddhars was used to treat many acute and chronic conditions. Karanool, under the classification of Asura Maruthuvam is a minimal invasive siddha technique used in treating several conditions such as fistula, external hemorrhoids, skin tag and warts. According to the Sambasivampillai dictionary the term pilonidal sinus can be compared with Purai pun.(2)Pilonidal sinus is an acquired condition often presenting with recognizing signs of infection. This study elicits a case report of pilonidal sinus treated with karanool therapy. The patient recovered with complete excision of the tract in a period of three months. This research finding will lead to explore the administration of this specialized therapy karanool to treat pilonidal sinus without any adverse effects globally.
Authors and Affiliations
R. Vidhya1 , B. Vinubharathi1 , N. J. Muthukumar2 , M. V. Mahadevan3 , V. Banumathi4
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- DOI 10.22192/ijcrms.2018.04.02.006
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