Ayurvedic treatment protocol in the management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer - A Single Case Report

Riddhi J. Ganatra; Tukaram Dudhamal

Riddhi J. Ganatra Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Shalya Tantra, Institute of Teaching & Research In Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Tukaram Dudhamal Associate Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, Institute of Teaching & Research In Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

Keywords: Apamarga Kshara Taila, Callus, Diabetic foot ulcer, Healing, Vrana,

Abstract

The most common debilitating complication of diabetes mellitus is nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers worldwide. This case report presents a complete wound healing of 4-months chronic nonhealing diabetic foot ulcer in 66 years old retired male. Complete wound healing was achieved in 15 days with help of local as well as systemic management of Ayurveda. Cleaning of the wound with Triphala Kwatha followed by dressing with Apamarga Kshara Taila was done regularly. Footwear modification was also done in the patient for faster healing of the wound. For systemic management, Punarnavashtak Kwatha 20ml twice a day, Snjivani Vati 1 tab four times a day, and Haritaki Churna 5gm HS with lukewarm water for 1 month were prescribed orally for 15 days. This is a single case report presenting complete healing of a diabetic foot ulcer with a positive outcome in short term through Ayurveda management.

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