An Approach to Wound Healing in Dusta Vrana (Diabetic Foot Ulcer) with Ayurveda Formulations: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Diabetic Foot Ulcer (Dustavrana) is a common complication of Diabetes Mellitus. Sometimes Diabetic foot ulcer left unnoticed or improper management usually paves way to develop an infection affecting the foot, along with osteomye-litis which can even lead to amputation of the lower limb. This creates practical difficulty Physically and psychologically to the patient and for their kith and kins. So, proper treatment should be adopted as a measure for saving the lower limb from further infections as a preventive measure and complete healing should be aimed at without much difficulty. Materials and Methods: This article mentions a case report of the Diabetic foot ulcer managed through Ayurveda medications internally and proper wound care externally. Result: Ayurvedic medicines were able to manage the diabetic foot ulcer very effectively.