AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER WITH SHASTRA KARMA AND KSHARA TAILA: A CASE STUDY
*Dr. Jambavathi S., Dr. Srinivas Masalekar
ABSTRACT
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a debilitating complication of diabetes mellitus and remains a major cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation worldwide. Chronic ulcers are often resistant to healing due to poor vascularity, neuropathy, infection, and impaired immune response. In Ayurveda, such non-healing ulcers may be correlated with Madhumehajanya Dushta Vrana described under Prameha Pidaka. The present case study describes the successful management of a diabetic foot ulcer through a combination of Ayurvedic surgical intervention (Shastra Karma), wound cleansing (Vrana Shodhana), and topical application of Kshara Taila, along with internal medications for systemic support. A 53-year-old female with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes presented with a painful, inflamed ulcer near the great toe. Surgical debridement followed by daily Triphala Kwatha irrigation, Kshara Taila dressing, and administration of Tab. Nishamalaki and Guggulu Tiktaka Kashaya led to complete ulcer healing within one month. This case highlights the relevance of classical Ayurvedic wound management principles in contemporary diabetic foot care.
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