Application of Katupila Rasakriya for Vrana Shodhana in Venous Ulcer : A Case Study

Abstract

Katupila (Seccurinega leucopyrus (Wild.) Muell) is a dessert climate plant widely known in Sri Lanka as a traditional folk remedy for treating / addressing acute, chronic, and non-healing wounds. Majority of the chronic leg ulcers arises from venous ulcers, which occurs due to abnormal venous hypertension in the lower third of the leg, ankle and dorsum of foot. The study aims to explore the potential benefits of Katupila Rasakriya for Vrana Shodhana in venous ulcer. It is a case report of a 54 year old male patient who presented with the chief complains of a non-healing ulcer above right lateral malleolus since 2 months. Associated with pain, burning sensation, seropurulent discharge with unpleasant odour. He was examined and diagnosed as venous ulcer. The wound was dressed with Katupila Rasakriya twice for a period of 14 days. Significant healing in wound was observed within 2 weeks of treatment. Healing of Venous ulcers are a major clinical challenge. In spite of the fact that the healing of vrana is a natural process, it should be protected against Dosha Dushti, and micro-organisms which may delay the healing process. Thus, before initiating Ropana, It is important to focus on making a Vrana Sudha. In the present study, Katupila Rasakriya demonstrated promising results in the better management of venous ulcer. Further clinical study is needed to evaluate the effectiveness in larger sample.