Abstract

A female patient aged 47 Years from Lankeswar, Guwahati, Assam approached Shalya OPD of Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Guwahati with complain of an ulcer over the left lower leg with pain and swelling since 6 months. Pain was very intense and whole foot was swollen. She was suffering from varicose vein in both the legs since 1 year. Family history was positive for varicose vein. On examination antero-posterior aspect of ankle joint ulcer was noticed. The ulcer was characteristically covered by unhealthy granulation tissue with slough, pus and foul smell. Color Doppler revealed partial SPJ incompetence in left leg. Case was diagnosed as a chronic unhealed varicose ulcer. After proper investigation the patient was planned for Jalukaavacharana to evaluate the efficacy of Jalaukavacharan in the management of Dushta Vrana. Total 4 settings of Jalaukavacharana was done.

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