• Vd. Shraddha M. Dongare
• Vd. Hemalata C. Kongi

An episiotomy is a surgical obstetrics intervention that is considered when a high risk of third- & fourth-degree laceration or a concerning fetal heart tracing necessitating an expedite vaginal delivery. A parturition process is accompanied by discomfort and pain. To control this some intervention is expected by women. Episiotomy is a common surgical method used to facilitate delivery by increasing dimensions of birth canal for easy childbirth and to avoid perineal injuries which may extend up to the anus or rectum also. Episiotomy wound can be considered as Sadyovrana– a kind of AgantujaVrana.It also called as Prasutayonikshat or Vitapchheda. In our classic, Nimbpatra Lepa Kalka is described for Sheeghra Vranarohana. It is also used to treat Vrana caused due to Shastraghata. In Ayurveda, Dhupana Karma13 is also indicated in Sutika Paricharya. Dhupana is given with fumes of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs. Most of Dhupana Dravyas like Kushtha, Aguru and Guggul contains volatile and aromatic active principles with Jantughna (anti-microbial), Shothaghna (anti-inflammatory) and Vedanasthapana (analgesic) effects. Infection of episiotomy wound may lead to gaping of wound; if severe, may lead to fistula or even septicemia. Hence, the prime focus is proper care and treatment to promote healing of the episiotomy wound and to avoid complications.

Yoni Vrana, Episiotomy Wound, Vrana Chikitsanimbapatradi Kalka, Vitapaccheda Vrana (Episiotomy)

"‘’A CASE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF NIMBAPATRADI KALKA ON VITAPCHHEDA VRANA (EPISIOTOMY)’’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a466-a471, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309057.pdf

"‘’A CASE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF NIMBAPATRADI KALKA ON VITAPCHHEDA VRANA (EPISIOTOMY)’’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppa466-a471, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309057.pdf