A DETAILED REVIEW ON VRANA FROM AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE
*Dr. Farzana Akbar Ansari, Dr. Aparna Abhay Raut, Dr. Ramesh Vanaji Ahire, Dr. Ashish Shrikant Hastak, Dr. Shubhangi Shashikant Wankhedkar
ABSTRACT
Injuries are a natural part of day to day life. Wound can be defined as a discontinuity or break in the surface epithelium. In Ayurveda wound is referred by the term Vrana. Acharyas have explained about Vrana and its Nidana in detail in various classics. Vrana can be caused by internal or external factors. Therefore they are classified into Nija and Agantuja vrana. If Vrana is not treated properly it can lead to chronic wound formation which can leave a negative impact on person’s life. Chronic wounds can result in pain, loss of function, depression, anxiety, embarrassment etc. Vrana can be treated successfully by utilising the vast knowledge of Ayurveda. Acharyas have mentioned clearly about Vrana shodhana (wound purification) and Vrana rupana (wound healing). During healing, Vrana passes through some stages such as, Dushta vrana (septic wound), Shuddha vrana (clean wound), Ruhyamana vrana (healing wound), and Rudha vrana (healed wound). Ayurvedic scholars had described various Upakrama for managing Vrana such as; Aalepa, Parisheka, Abhyanga, Sweda, Sneha, Vamana, Virechana etc.
Keywords: Vrana, Nija, Agantuja, Wound, Ayurveda, Shuddha Vrana, Dushta Vrana.
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