Management of Siraj Granthi (varicose vein) through Ayurveda
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Varicose veins is becoming a day to day problem particularly in middle aged and elderly people claiming considerable portion of national economy because of longtime hospital stay of the patient or high costs of treatments, medical or surgical. Certain jobs demand prolonged standing as in bus conductors, policemen and the persons involved in these jobs often suffer from varicose veins. Varicose vein can be compared to Sirajagranthi as described in Ayurvedic texts. Panchakarama treatment is great boon to Ayurveda. By collaborative use of virechana (Purgation) and Shamana chikitsa (Palliative treatment) brought encouraging results in case study of varicose vein. So, case study is conducted to study the efficacy of Panchkarma treatment for management of varicose veins. Material and method: This is a case presentation of a 37 years old female patient with history of varicose veins, having complaints of pain, muscle cramps, blackish discolouration over left foreleg since 2 years. Virechana karma with Trivruutta Leha was adimistered, prior that with snehapana (oleation) with Cow ghee was given. After following Sansajarna Krama (dieted regime or plan after treatment), Shamana Chikitsa started with various method of local Snehana (massage with oil), Swedana (sudation), Udwartana (massage with dry powder) treatment by using basic principles to break pathophysiology of Siraj granthi. . Observation and result: The patient got relief in all symptoms with appreciable change in blackish discoloration of both legs, pain, cramps, tortuous swelling over left leg, Conclusion: Conservative management with Ayurved principle provides significant relief and improves quality of life of patient. It may possible to treat this disease with satisfaction with the help of purgative therapy and palliative treatment.
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Dr. Punam Sawarkar
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