A Clinical Study on Vrana Shodhana Action of Gomutra Arka in Dushtavrana w.s.r. to Diabetic Foot Ulcer

  • Dr. Mrudul Mohan Assistant Professor, Department of Shalyatantra, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
  • Sanjay Sharma Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, Sri Sri College of Ayurveda Medical Science & Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Shyam Prasad M Associate Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal.
  • Rajneesh V. Giri, Professor & HOD, Department of Shalya Tantra, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal.
  • Gururaja D. Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal,.
Keywords: Dushta Vrana, Diabetic foot ulcer, Gomutra Arka, Betadine, Jatyadi Taila

Abstract

Context: The diabetic foot ulcer, being chronic in nature involves various tissues, it can be considered as Dushtavrana in Ayurveda. Proper Care for diabetic foot with medication and procedures that has hastened the healing process with less complication is the need of the hour. Aim: To evaluate the Vrana Shodhana action of Gomutra Arka in Dushtavrana w.s.r. to diabetic foot ulcers. Settings and Design: It is a clinical study with pre-test and post-test design. Total number of patient’s taken for the study was 40 excluding dropouts. The patients selected for the study were divided in to 2 groups, Group-A and Group-B, consisting of 20 patients each. Materials and Methods: The wound is examined, exudates, debris, slough were removed, the surrounding area was cleaned and pad soaked in Gomutra Arka was placed and wound dressing was done once in a day. Duration of study was 45 days or till the formation of granulation tissue whichever is earlier, assessment was done every 7 days. For healing Jatyadi Taila was applied after the Shodhana Kriya with Gomutra Arka. Conclusion: Gomutra Arka was having good results in reducing burning sensation, itching, smell, size, depth, discharge, edge, floor and presence of granulation tissues compared to Betadine. Both drugs have equal effect in reducing pain. Both drugs have Shodhana, Lekhana properties, hastens the wound healing process which helps in reduction of wound size. It can be concluded that Gomutra Arka application is effective in all types of Diabetic foot ulcer by their faster, effective Shodhana, Lekhana, Vedana Shamaka, Kandu Shamaka, Daha Shamaka properties compared to Betadine.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i06.335
Published: 2017-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Mrudul Mohan, Sanjay Sharma, Shyam Prasad M, Rajneesh V. Giri, & Gururaja D. (2017). A Clinical Study on Vrana Shodhana Action of Gomutra Arka in Dushtavrana w.s.r. to Diabetic Foot Ulcer. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(06), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i06.335
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