Patradana in Dagdha Vrana - A Case Study
Abstract
Dagdhavrana (Burn) is a wound in which there is coagulative necrosis of the tissue. Among Chaturvidha Agnidagdham Durdagdha (Second Degree Burn) presents with Lakshanasa (clinical features) as Uthistha (Elevation), Sphota (Blister formation), Thivrachosha (Excessive Sucking Pain), Daha (Burning Sensation), Raaga (Redness), Paka (Inflammation), Vedana (Pain) and Chira Upashamyanti (takes long time to subside). Chikitsa (Treatment) for Durdagdha (Second Degree Burn) is application of Sheeta (Cold) and Ushna (Hot) medicaments, application of Ghruta (Ghee) and Sheka (Sprinkling) with Sheetala Dravya (Cold Medicaments). As Sheetaupachara, Dahasamana and Vrana Roopaka, application of Shatdoutha Ghruta is done followed by Eranda Patradana. Eranda acts as Pittasamaka, Soola Prasamana and Shophahara. Hence present study is undertaken to evaluate the analgesic, antiinflammatory, wound healing effect on Dagdhavrana as an external medicament.
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