European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

KSHARA SUTRAS TYPES, THEIR METHOD OF PREPARATION AND CLINICAL ROLE: A REVIEW

Dr. Manisha Sanjay Bang* and Dr. Rajendra Mahadeorao Meshram

ABSTRACT

Kshara Sutra therapy is a unique approach of Shalya Tantra which offers advantage of minimal invasion. The Kshara Sutra therapy mainly employed for the management of anorectal disorders, cuts, wounds and other diseases which needs surgical attentions. Kshara Sutra therapy is considered safe, cost effective and easy technique when used for surgical and para-surgical purposes. Fistula-in-ano, sentinel piles, haemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus, anal polyps and warts, etc. are common disorders where Kshara Sutra therapy implemented. There are various types of Sutra including Udumbara Ksharasutra, Papaya Sutra, Guggulu kshara, Yavakshara sutra and Ghritakumari ksharasutra. The Kshara Sutra mainly prepared from Snuhi latex, Apamarga and Haridra Churna, etc. Kshara Sutra offers Tridoshaghna, Dahana, Pachana, Darana, Shodhana, Ropana, Lekhanai and Krimighna, etc. properties thus provides therapeutic benefits in different pathological conditions. Present article reviewed method of preparation and clinical role of different types of Kshara Sutra.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kshara Sutra, Shalya Tantra, Snuhi, Apamarga, Haridra.