Essential Ayurvedic diagnostic approach of Vrana - A Conceptual Study

Abstract

Vrana is an interruption of tissue caused by physical, microbial, chemical or immunological or typically associated with loss of function. The rupture of the continuity of body tissue or part of body Skin is also called as a Vrana. Normally wound factors delay wound healing. The presence of infection is one of the important factors which delay the wound healing process. Vrana is a common problem observed in surgical practice nowadays. It is one of the fundamental aspects of Shalyatantra, as a trauma and after surgical procedures (Abhighataj Vrana and Postoperative Vrana) surgeon thinks about healing of wound, so it is important to know about wound and wound healing. Acharya describes Vrana as its different aspects; cause symptoms etc. Vranitagara, method of Vranaraksha Vidhi, various type of Vrana Srava, Dustavrana and Sudhdha Vrana in detail. Sushruta also mentioned Aragwadhadi Gana to treat many types of Dustavrana. Panchendriya Pariksha and Vranasrav with Doshik involvement should be applied to diagnostic purposes. The 6 stages of Vrana as Shat Kriya Kala are helpful for diagnostic assessment. Samprapti is the reason for Roga Gyan and Chikitsa Gyan. That’s the only reason to know detail about Samprapti in Ayurveda. Dustavrana are of 20 types. Also, presence of Dushtavrana can damage the condition of the patient with different complications and may become fatal for him/her.