Ayurvedic management of Venous Ulcer - Case study

Varicose ulcers are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs. They are the major chronic wounds, occurring in 70% to 90% of leg ulcer cases. In Sushrut Samhita, where get the most scientific description of wound and its management. Similarly, Sushrut has given the almost importance to bloodletting therapy in Siravikara and Twakdosha. Aforesaid description let us to try Siravyadha. ln venous ulcer followed by dressing with Gomutraarka and Jathyadikeram. This treatment proved very effective and the ulcer healed completely within 30 days. However further evaluation is required to be done by taking a large samples size to prove its significance in treating Venous ulcer.