Role of Aloe Vera Ksharasutra in the Management of Arsha: A Case Study

Abstract

Arhsa (Haemorrhoids) is one of the serious major anorectal diseases affecting large number of world population. Arhsa can be manage by various para-surgical measures of ayurveda such as; Agnikarma, Ksharakarma & Ksharasutra. Generally Snuhikshira Ksharasutra employed for ligation purpose but it also suffers with some adverse effect such as; pain, irritation and burning sensation. Therefore it was required to evaluate efficacy of some other Ksharasutra in the management of Arhsa. Considering this fact present study was carried out to measure efficacy of Aloe vera Ksharsutra in the management of Arsha. Study observes reduction in clinical symptoms such as pain, irritation and burning sensation after ligation with Aloe Vera Ksharasutra. Two patients were included in the study and one patient was treated with Aloe vera Ksharsutra ligation while other was treated with Snuhi Kshira Ksharsutra ligation. Study observed that Aloe Vera Ksharasutra ligation offers relief in pain and burning sensation. Reduction in discharge was also observed with Aloe vera Ksharsutra as compared to Snuhi Kshira Kasharasutra. The present finally concluded that there is a need of further study on large population to establish results of current study.