Surgical procedures normally carry a risk of wound infection, excessive bleeding or tissue damage. Diabetes has higher risk of wound healing complications following surgery. Wound tends to require more time to heal due to poor blood circulation, nerve damage, or a compromised immune system. In such conditions, non-healing wounds can lead to osteomyelitis, sepsis and even death also. Ayurvedic literature has given detailed explanations on wound management from its manifestation to the complete healing, shown good results in Non-healing wounds. Acharya Sushruta, explained Shodana (purification), Ropana (healing) procedures for wounds with Ayurvedic formulations includes Panchavalkala Kashaya and Jatyadi Taila. This is a case of 45-years old male, diabetic presented with the complains of non-healing wound on 5th right toe with swelling, discharge, foul smell and blackish discoloration of skin, diagnosed as diabetic foot gangrene. Ray’s amputation done and post-operative wound management was carried under Ayurvedic treatment procedures. Significant improvement seen in wound healing within a short period. In this case Panchavalaka Kashaya and Jatyadi Taila show its Shodhana and Ropana properties.
Diabetes, Foot gangrene, Ayurvedic treatment, Panchavalkala Kashaya, Jatyadi Taila
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development - IJTSRD having
online ISSN 2456-6470. IJTSRD is a leading Open Access, Peer-Reviewed International
Journal which provides rapid publication of your research articles and aims to promote
the theory and practice along with knowledge sharing between researchers, developers,
engineers, students, and practitioners working in and around the world in many areas
like Sciences, Technology, Innovation, Engineering, Agriculture, Management and
many more and it is recommended by all Universities, review articles and short communications
in all subjects. IJTSRD running an International Journal who are proving quality
publication of peer reviewed and refereed international journals from diverse fields
that emphasizes new research, development and their applications. IJTSRD provides
an online access to exchange your research work, technical notes & surveying results
among professionals throughout the world in e-journals. IJTSRD is a fastest growing
and dynamic professional organization. The aim of this organization is to provide
access not only to world class research resources, but through its professionals
aim to bring in a significant transformation in the real of open access journals
and online publishing.