Efficacy of Jalaukawacharan on Dushtavran: A Case Study

Abstract

Complications of chronic venous insufficiency are growing more common. Adults with chronic ulcers of the lower legs are rather prevalent; it affects 1% of the adult population and 3.6 percent of those over the age of 60. When a venous valve is broken, it stops blood from flowing backwards, causing pressure in the veins, which leads to hypertension and venous stasis. These are most common along the medial distal leg, which can be quite painful and bleed, resulting in Varicose Ulcers (Stasis ulcers). Though a lot of treatment ideas have been described and practised in allied sciences, treating a varicose ulcer is a separate task for the physician. This ailment is known as Dushtavrana in Ayurveda. It can be treated with Raktamokshana, or Jalaukavacharan, a specialized Shodhan therapy (Leech therapy). During the follow-up phase, it was discovered that the outcomes obtained are effective and stable.