World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

BHAGANDARA, A MAHAGADA- AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW

*Dr. Prashant Saini, Dr. Ashok Kumar and Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar

ABSTRACT

A general impression is that Sushruta Samhita is the only an ancient Indian Ayurvedic text book of surgery. It still retains landmark position in the field of surgical text. A very less conceptual work has been performed on the selected topics of Sushruta Samhita. Therefore a review conceptual study has been carried out on Bhagandara described by Acharya Sushruta. Bhagandara is considered one among the ‘Astamahagada’ by Acharya Sushruta because it is very difficult to treat by nature. Prevalence of Bhagandara is common in general population. Though Bhagandara is not life threatening it produces inconveniences in routine life. It causes uneasiness and pain that creates problem in day to day activities. As the wound is situated in anal region, which is more prone to infection and persistent pus discharge irritates the person. Bhagandara is a challenge in many instances when it comes to satisfactory treatment. Several treatment modalities has been advocated and practiced with different outcomes. No any available treatment can be considered as a gold standard modality. There are various pros and cons with every treatment method, so there is always need for satisfactory treatment which can provide low recurrence and minimal morbidity.

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