CONCEPTIONAL STUDY ON VRANALEPANA BANDHA VIDHI ACCORDING TO ACHARYA SUSHRUTHA

Abstract

Ayurveda described term Vrana (Wound) for wound which is the most common condition that affecting humankind continuously. Vrana which can occur both internally and externally it is difficult to treat hence, Acharya sushruta has contributed a special chapter for bandaging of vrana that is Vranalepanabandhavidhi 18 th chapter in sutrasthan. Ayurveda emphasized on both internal and external remedies to normalize the wound. Lepas have first importance to cure sthanika vikaras and to prevent further spreading of diseases. Bandhana(bandage) is the technique of bandaging mentioned in Susrutha Samhita written around 1st BC. the bandhana ,means bandaging Sushruta has described various aspects of bandhana and mentioned clinical significance of Bandhana,Sthana,Vidhi and Dravya for bandhana(bandage) .the bandhana gives shodhana effect and keep wound clean and improve process of healing and gives steadiness in bones provide compactness and vrana shodhan and ropana property heals the wound .for bandaging kavalika ( Cotton-pad), Vikeshika (medicine impregnated pad), Pichu (Cotton Swab), Plot (Swab or Gauze pack) are used.