VARICOSITY-AN APPROACH TO CURE THROUGH AYURVEDA
Dr. Himanshu Verma*, Dr. Yogesh Jakhar and Dr. Anupam Pathak
ABSTRACT
Varicosity is the penalty for vertically against gravity. Dilated, tortuous & elongated superficial veins of the limb are called varicose veins. Sira Akunchana (Sira kautilya) is a vata vyadhi caused by sira gata vata. Sira Akunchana is Sang (obstruction in free flow through these channels) or Sira Granthi type of Srotodushti. The Symptoms depend on the stage of the disease. it manifests as pain in legs (Dull ache) or calf region, Night cramps, Dilated veins, Edema, constipated, Lipodermatosclerosis. Accoding to Acharya Sushruta, Sira Vedha Shuold be done by the gap of four angula from Indra Basti Marma. excessive filling & emptiness of siras as result of sira sathilya (Musculature looseness) which is a result of lack of nutrition to Mansa & Meda Dhatu due to Ama Formation.
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