Ayurvedic management of Vranashopha w.r.t. Cellulitis: A Single Case Study

Jeetendra A. Javali; Anusha K

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.9.46

Jeetendra A. Javali Assistant Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka, India.
Anusha K Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalya Tantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.9.46

Keywords: Vranashopha, Cellulitis, Lepana, Surgical Debridement

Abstract

Cellulitis is a spreading inflammation of dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It is commonly due to Streptococcus pyogenes and gram positive organisms. These organisms usually gain access through a wound or scratch. It is generally treated with Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic medications. The disease can progress and complicates to Abscess formation, gangrenous cellulitis or necrotizing fascitis. Vrana Shopha can be associated with Cellulitis. According to Ayurveda, Ekadasha/Saptopakrama treatment have been explained. A 36 year old male Right hemiplegic patient presented with indurated swelling and redness over lateral aspect in Right foot region & was treated with Chedana Karma, Lepana and Shamana Aushadi, where he showed good progression in this condition.

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