Effect of Nimbadi Taila Vrana Basti in the management of Dusta Vrana (Chronic Ulcer) - A Case Study

Nikhil Sood; Jeetendra A. Javali; B.S. Savadi

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.2.49

Nikhil Sood Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG and Ph.D. Studies in Shalyatantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka, India.
Jeetendra A. Javali Assistant Professor, Department of PG and Ph.D. Studies in Shalyatantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka, India.
B.S. Savadi Professor and HOD, Department of PG and Ph.D. Studies in Shalyatantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.2.49

Keywords: Dusta Vrana, chronic ulcer, Nimbadi Taila, Vrana Basti, Vrana Shodhana, Vrana Ropana

Abstract

Dusta Vrana (chronic ulcer) is a frequently encountered problem in present era produced commonly as a complication of trauma or pathologic affront and it causes long term agony to the patient. The issue of chronic ulcers management with Ayurvedic panacea is one of the major areas of research and has come under increased scrutiny. In the present study Nimbadi Taila is selected which is cited by Acharya Bhela in the context of Vrana. It contains Nimba Pallava, Aamra Pallava, Amalaki Pallava, Bala, Yashtimadhu and Gomaya Rasa. These drugs possess Vrana Shodhana and Ropana properties. It was used in Vrana Basti in the management of chronic ulcer for 7 days followed by dressing with Nimbadi Taila. It reduces pain, burning sensation, itching, reduces discharge, oedema, and helps in gradual improvement in floor and granulation tissues. Hence it can be speculated that Nimbadi Taila possess sufficient efficacy in Vrana Shodhana and Ropana without producing any adverse effects.

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