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To evaluate the effectiveness of Sushruta's Shashti Upakrama in treating chronic non-healing ulcers.

March 19, 2026Open Access

Clinical Efficacy of Sushruta's Shashti Upakrama in the Management of Dushta Vrana (Chronic Non-Healing Ulcers)- A Research Article

DSDr. Sadarla Koteswara Rao** MS(AY) Dr. Shivanand Gurunath Shedyal*

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of Sushruta's Shashti Upakrama in treating chronic non-healing ulcers.
Clinical application of Ayurvedic interventions
Focus on Vimlapana, Sodhana, and Ropana techniques
Observational analysis of healing rates
Significant improvement in ulcer healing observed
Reduction in healing time noted with the application of Shashti Upakrama
Enhanced patient satisfaction reported with holistic approach

Abstract

Chronic wounds, referred to as Dushta Vrana in Ayurveda, pose a significant challenge to global healthcare. While modern medicine focuses on topical antibiotics and debridement, Ayurveda offers a holistic 60-step approach known as Shashti Upakrama. This article explores the clinical application of specific interventions—namely Vimlapana, Sodhana, and Ropana—in accelerating the healing process of chronic ulcers.

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