Management of Arsha (Hemorrhoids) Through Ayurveda -A Review

Authors

  • Amit Mahajan Lecturer, Department of Shalakya Govt. Ayurvedic Medical college Jammu Author
  • Aman Gupta Lecturer, Department of Shalya Govt. Ayurvedic Medical college Jammu Author
  • Sonia Gupta Consultant National AYUSH Mission Department of ISM J&K, Jammu Author
  • Paramjeet Puri Assistant Professor , Department of Dravya Guna Govt. Ayurvedic Medical college Jammu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Arsha (Hemorrhoids), Hemorrhoids, Kshar Karma (Application of Alkaline paste)

Abstract

Hemorrhoids is a commonest problem due to modern life style. It is notorious for its chronicity recurrences and  it has been described virtually from the beginning of medical history. Half of the humans generally experience  one hemorrhoidal episode at some point during their lives. Hemorrhoidal term used generally refer for  pathological viscosity of the hemorrhoidal veins due to increase pressure. Acharya Sushruta has described Arsha  causes, types, sign and symptoms and treatment. Hemorrhoids hampers the normal physiological function of  body. Management of Arsha (haemorrhoids) described in detail in Ayurveda like Bheshaj (medicines), Kshar  Karma (Application of Alkaline paste), Agni Karma (Heat Burn Therapy) and Shastra Kalpana (Surgical  intervention). In this review article describe the Ayuvedic management of haemorrhoids in detail according to  Ayurveda. 

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Published

2021-02-28

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): International Research Journal of Ayurveda And Yoga ( Feb) 2021

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

Mahajan, A., Gupta, A., Gupta, S., & Puri, P. (2021). Management of Arsha (Hemorrhoids) Through Ayurveda -A Review. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 4(2), 135-140. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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