Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Neha Sat Paul*, Dr. Qadri M. J., Dr. Baghel Prashant, Dr. Mathariya Piyush, Dr. Dethe Shweta

ABSTRACT

Deep vein thrombosis or deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious life threatening condition that may lead to sudden death. Till today, there is no satisfactory management of this disease is available in modern medical sciences. It involves intravenous Heparin, Warfarin and Venous Thrombectomy. A 26 years old male patient having right lower limb DVT was successfully treated with Ayurveda by Jalaukaavcharana (Leech therapy) and oral intake of Guduchi-patra swarasa (Juice of Tinospora cordifolia leaves). The patient was cured by this Ayurvedic regimen within one month. The Venous Doppler showed dramatic changes before and after the treatment. It proved that Ayurvedic management of Deep vein thrombosis is faster, cost effective and easily available for a common man.

Keywords: DVT, Guduchi-Patra Swarasa, Leech, Hirudin.