ISSN Online:2229-3566
ISSN Print: 2277-4343
Article: CLINICAL EVOLUTION OF KADALI KSHARA SUTRA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BHAGANDAR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FISTULA-IN-ANO
Article Category: Original Research articles
DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.140115
Pages: 63-66
Author: Gupta Bal Govind *
Abstract: Background: Bhagandar or fistula is an anorectal disease affecting many of the world's population and decreasing the quality of life after haemorrhoids. This disorder's most common etiological are Cryptoglandular origin, Fissure in ano, haemorrhoidectomy, Infections, trauma and malignancy. Kadali kshara sutra is explained in Ayurvedic classics for the management of Bhagandar. So, betterment of human-being and to rule out the clinical efficacy of Kadali kshara sutra in Bhagandar or fistula-in-ano, this study was conducted. Aims and Objectives: To determine the clinical effectiveness of Kadali kshara sutra in Bhagandar management. Methodology: 10 patients of Bhagandar were selected randomly from the Shalya O.P.D of sex, race, and religion. All the ingredients were purchased from the local market and authenticated by the RSBK department, and Kadali kshara sutra was prepared in a teaching pharmacy under an aseptic method. Conclusion: Kadali kshara sutra showed 61.77% clinical efficacy in managing Bhagandar.
Keyword: Fistula, Kshara Sutra, Anorectal Disorder, Kadali kshara sutra