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Chikitsaa Prakaara:Vran`a S`hodhana

Prakaara Paribhaashaa:
Even though almost all the Dusht`a Dosha are removed by Bhedana something is left behind coated inside the skin and Maamsa Dhaatu or in the corners of the Vran` a S`hotha. The removal is done by a procedure which is termed as Vran`a S`hodhana.

Other Description:
The Vran`a S`hodhana is carried out by the S`hodhana Dravya belonging to the Surasaadi Gan`a, Aaragvadhaadi Gan`a or Arkaadi Gan`a depending on the nature of the Dusht`a Dosha and the body location.
This is carried out by Avachoorn`na, Dhaavana, Kalka, S`hodhana Taila, S`hodhana Ghrita or Varti.
Varti Chikitsaa is specially indicated if the opening of Vran`a is very small or deep seated.
Kalka are used when the Vran`a is big occupying bigger area in Maamsa Dhaatu.
Avachoorn`na should be done if the Vran`a is limited only to skin.
Dhaavana should be done if there is Kotha (decaying) formation in Vran`a.
Generally S`hodhana Taila and S`hodhana Ghrita are used for all practical purpose.
S`hodhana Kashaaya should be used for Durgandhi Kledayukta Pichchhila Vran`a.
S`hodhana Kalka or Varti should be used for Sas`halya, An`umukhi, GambhiraMaamsans`hrita Vran`a.
S`hodhana Ghrita should be used for Pittadusht`a Gambhira Daahapaakayukta Vran`a and Vran`a with Pittakapha Anubandha.
S`hodhana Taila should be used for Utsanna Maamsa Ruksha Alpasraavi Vran`a and Vran`a with Kaphavaata Anubandha.
S`hodhana Rasakriyaa should be used for Sthira Maamsayukta Dusht`a Vran`a.
S`hodhana Choorn`a should be used for Medodusht`a Uttaana Durgandhi Vran`a.

Last updated on March 5th, 2021 at 05:22 am

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