• Dr Anju Yadav
• Dr. Amit Singh
• Dr. Mandakini Dwivedi

Chronic wounds (Dustavrana) are challenging to treat due to their prolonged nature and resistance to conventional treatments. Chronic wounds, known as "Dustavrana" in traditional Ayurvedic literature, pose a serious health risk since they take a long time to heal and are difficult to cure. These wounds, which are frequently brought on by underlying illnesses like diabetes, venous insufficiency, or pressure ulcers, are distinguished by their inability to heal through the typical phases. Chronic wounds are characterized pathophysiologically by a higher microbial load, poor angiogenesis, and ongoing inflammation. According to Ayurveda, dustavrana refers to wounds that do not heal even after proper treatment because of Dosha (Pitta, Kapha, and Vata) imbalances, persistent infections, or inadequate wound care. The use of herbal compositions with antibacterial and regenerative qualities, including Jatyadi Taila and honey, as well as Shodhana (cleaning) and Ropana (healing) are examples of therapeutic techniques. An Ayurvedic bloodletting treatment called jalaukavacharan (leech therapy) has been used successfully to treat these wounds. The effectiveness of Jalaukavacharan in wound healing, infection management, and pain reduction is demonstrated in this case study, which looks at a patient with Dustavrana who received the treatment.

Ayurveda, Dustavrana, Chronic wounds, Jalaukavacharan (leech therapy).

"“A Case study on jalaukavacharan in dustvrana”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.h575-h583, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412768.pdf

"“A Case study on jalaukavacharan in dustvrana”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. pph575-h583, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412768.pdf