Abstract BACKGROUND: Traumatic wounds can lead to significant tissue damage, infection, and delayed healing, particularly in the elderly. Despite advances in conventional wound care, challenges such as prolonged recovery, risk of complications, and suboptimal healing outcomes persist in certain cases. These limitations underscore the need to explore complementary and alternative therapeutic approaches that may enhance wound healing and improve patient outcomes. PATIENT INFORMATION AND INTERVENTION: A 74-year-old male presented with non-healing wounds on his left foot and right third toe after a motor vehicle collision. Treatment included surgical debridement, wound cleansing ( Vrana Shodhana ), wound healing ( Vrana Ropana ) using Priyangudhatakyadi Taila , and oral Ayurvedic medications ( Ashwagandha Churna , Amalaki Rasayana , Punarnava Mandura , and Shigru Guggulu ). RESULTS: The wound over the left foot demonstrated complete healing in 78 days (healing rate index: 1.92 cm 2 /day), while the wound over the right third toe healed in 17 days (healing rate index: 0.35 cm 2 /day). Both wounds achieved 100% healing, enabling the patient to regain mobility. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the potential benefits of integrating Ayurvedic principles into wound management protocols. The treatment protocol employed demonstrates the effectiveness of combining conventional and Ayurvedic medicine. Further research is warranted to explore the applications of this approach in wound care, potentially improving outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds.
Habeeb et al. (Sun,) studied this question.