World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF KAMPILLAKADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA VIS-A- VIS VENOUS ULCER

*Dr. Apoorva K. and Dr. Duragappa H.

ABSTRACT

Wound healing has always been a significant challenge in both ancient and modern medicine. Long before the advent of surgical advancements, Acharya Sushruta, the pioneer of ShalyaTantra, laid the foundation of wound care through the profound concept of Vrana Vinischayartham. When a wound lingers beyond its natural healing course, burdened by the vitiation of Doshas, it manifests as Dushta Vrana—a chronic, contaminated lesion demanding meticulous care. Modern medicine identifies venous ulcers—also known as stasis or varicose ulcers—as a stubborn clinical entity arising from chronic venous insufficiency. These ulcers, predominantly affecting the lower limbs, mirror the Ayurvedic description of Dushta Vrana, presenting with symptoms such as severe pain (teevra vedana), purulent discharge (puti puya) and offensive odor (putisrava, gandha). Ayurveda, through the lens of the Shashti Upakrama, offers a holistic and time-tested approach to wound care. Among the sixty modalities, Taila application stands out for its shodhana (cleansing), and ropana (healing) properties. KampillakadiTaila, a potent medicated oil mentioned in Gada Nigraha has known for their antimicrobial and wound-healing actions. This study is an exploration into the therapeutic potential of Kampillakadi Taila in managing venous ulcers.

[Full Text Article]   [Download Certificate]