Abstract

CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF ARSHA

Manoj Kumar Saini and Prashant Singh Bhadauria*

ABSTRACT

Arsha (Piles) is an extremely common problem and it has been reported since thousands of years and its prevalence rate is highest among all anorectal disorders. Piles are unique to human beings. Nearly half of the population generally experience one haemorrhoidal episode at some point during their lives. Arsha occurs in Gudapradesha, which is a Sadhyopranahara Marma, Arsha is being described by Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhata under the “ASHTA MAHAGADA”. In Arshas (Haemorrhoids) bleeding per anum is the principal symptom to which patient shows his utmost concern and always worried if it continues. Person suffering from Arsha undergo tremendous physical and mental trauma. Arsha is capable of disturbing an individual like an enemy. Acharya Shusruta mentioned four treatment modalities to combat this condition namely Bhesaja, Kshara, Agni and Shastra. Bhesaja chikitsa is mentioned mainly for Arsha in the earlier stages when involved Doshas, symptoms and complications are not very severe. Arsha symptoms develop more than half of men and women during their lifetime. Arsha is defined as 'arivat pranan hanti' causing discomfort, pain and bleeding. The aim of thisliterature study was to review on management of Arsha.

Keywords: Arsha, Haemorrhoids, Pile mass, Bheshaj Chikitsa, Kshar Karma.