An ayurvedic approach in the management of Siragatavata complicated with Dusta Vrana

Abstract

Vasculitis is chronic inflammation resulting in necrosis of blood vessels due to narrowing or occlusion of the lumen. Here we present a case of 28 yrs old woman suffering from medium size vessel vasculitis since childhood. The patient had purulent skin lesions at lateral aspect of lower limbs, fatigue and pain all over the body. There was complaint of bluish discoloration of extremities, especially in winter season. The patients had history of similar skin lesions in past which were treated by allopathic treatment, but this treatment failed in meeting the expectations of patient. These lesions were not responding to the contemporary treatment since a year. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of the case was established as Siragatavata complicated with Dusta Vrana (~infected wound). She was treated with Vrana Prakshalana (doucing of skin ulceration) with Triphala Kwath for initial 15 days followed by Virechan Karma (purgation therapy) with Tilvaka Ghrita in 20 g dose. Erandmooladi Niruha Basti (enema mainly with decoction) with Bala Taila (oil) Anuvasan Basti (enema with oil) for eight days in Yoga Basti Krama (eight days order of enema) was administered after Virechana Karma . The Ayurvedic oral drugs [ Ashwagandhaveleha- 10 g, Jwarhar Kashaya- 40 ml, Shatavari Churna (powder)-3 gm, Vidanga Churna -2 g Kaishor Guggulu- 500mg and Shilajatwadi Loha- 500mg] twice a day for 12 months were also administered in the case. Skin lesions healed after a month of treatment and there was no relapse in more than 18months follow up. Patient was lean and thin and underweight at the beginning of the treatment. There was 4 Kg increase in weight during the treatment. There were no complaints of paresthesia, pain and fatigue after 18 months of treatment. No bluish discoloration was noted during this period. Presently patient is stable with Ayurvedic medications. The case study shows that medium size vessels vasculitis may be managed with Panchakarma procedures and Ayurvedic medication with satisfactory outcome. However, large sample studies are required for definitive conclusion.

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