European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON VRANA W.S.R. TO WOUND AND ITS THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT

Amol Somnath Gunjal* and Nilesh Nivruttirao Chavan

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda described term Vrana for wound which is the most common condition that affecting humankind continuously. Vrana is a disease that can be brought on either internally or externally. Therefore, Vrana can be divided into two categories based on the causative factors: Nija vrana and Aganthuja vrana. Vitiation of Vatadi doshas along with other factors triggers pathogenesis of Vrana. The formation of Aganthuja vrana is caused by external factors like trauma, contact with fire, poison and accidental injury, etc. In contemporary science, Vrana and wound can be linked together based on their sign and symptoms. A wound is a type of injury that occurs quickly and involves cut, torn or punctured skin. In pathology, it specifically refers to a skin dermis injury. Therefore, in the modern medical system, Vrana can be considered as a wound due to its similarity in origin, causes and symptoms. We have attempted to describe various types of Vranas, their Lakshanas and treatment in accordance with Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vrana, Wound, Shalyatantra