SIRAJ GRANTHI (VARICOSE VEIN): CASE REPORT
*Dr. Sonal Suresh Kad, Dr. Sunil Jadhav and Dr. Prerana S. Bandekar
ABSTRACT
Siraja granthi is the peripheral vascular disease in sushrut samhita in a comprehensive manner. Aetiology, pathology, diagnosis and prognosis have been explained in sushurt samhita nidansthan.[1] Sushrut mentioned it as kruchrasadhya rog. Acharya Vaghbhat in ashtan hridhaya uttarasthana quoted the treatment for siraj granthi which includes siravyadha.[2] Rakta is considered as fourth dosha by sushrut. Raktamokshana is the ultimate treatment for vascular diseases especially when rakta and pitta are vitiated.[3] Raktamokshana has been highlighted as Ardhachikitsa in shalyatantra.[3]
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