RATIONALITY BEHIND THE USE OF COLLOIDS AND EMULSIONS IN WOUND MANAGEMENT W.S.R. SHATADHOUTAGHRTA AND SARJARASAMALAHAR - A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

A wound is a break in the integrity of skin or any tissue which may be associated with disruption of structure and function. Wound healing refers to repair of damaged cells and scar formation. This complex healing process can be hampered by several factors like excessive discharge, dry ulcer floor, excess non-viable tissue covering the wounds, infllamatory conditions, infection, any underlying systemic pathology etc. So proper dressing should be done accordingly to accelerate the healing process. The objective of successful wound management is to achieve a clean wound bed, protect the wound bed, prevent and eliminate infection and provide an optimal wound healing environment. Shathadhoutaghrta and Sarjarasamalahar are two such ayurvedic drugs which are very commonly used in wound management. This presentation is an attempt to evaluate the mode of action of these two ayurvedic drugs in wound management and to understand the rationality behind the formulation and usage of these two drugs.