A Randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the wound healing activity of Durvadi Ghrita in Clean wounds w.s.r to Shuddha Vrana

Abstract

Introduction: The wound which is referred as Vrana is the oldest ailment from which the humankind has suffered. Man has made every effort to deal with the problems caused by trauma since the dawn of civilization. A thorough analysis of the Ayurvedic classics revealed that Durva is one of the medications with wound-healing capabilities. Objective: To evaluate the wound healing activity of Durvadi Ghrita in Clean wounds. Methodology: A single blind clinical study with pre-test and post-test design. The 30 patients with diagnostic criteria of Shuddha Vrana were selected from R.G.G.P.G. Ayurvedic College, Paprola, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. In Group A, the wound is dressed with Povidone Iodine. In the group B, Durvadi Ghrita was used for dressing. Wound management done once in a day. Duration of the study was 28 days. Follow up done once in 7 days for 1 month. The data were graded based on the  assessment criteria  and were  analysed  statistically. Results: The outcome of  the  treatment  after 28 days showed high statistical significance in parameters like color (vrana) ,wound bed , sourrounding skin, type and amount of discharge from the wound and pain . Conclusion: Both  these  treatments  showed reduction  in  symptoms but  Group B  in  which Durvadi Ghrita  was  used showed better results.  It  can  be  concluded  that Durvadi Ghrita is very effective in the management of Shuddha Vrana when compared to Povidone Iodine.