Dushta Vrana W.S.R. to Varicose Ulcer - A Standpoint through Ancient Discipline

Authors: Sushant Sud

DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000192

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Although varicose veins were probably recognized in pre-history, the first written reference appears to be the Ebers papyrus, dated 1550 BC. However, Hippocrates was the first to note the association between venous veins and ulceration. During roman times, a number of physicians including Galen, Celsus, Aetius of aminda and Paules Aegien advised avulsion and cauterization for treatment of varicose veins and the use of bandages for the treatment of leg ulcers. In 10th to the 18th century, various physicians attributed ulceration of the legs to the accumulation of black bile, menstrual blood. They believed that ulceration in the legs served a useful purpose in getting rid of these vile substances. In 19th century various authors like Brodie, Astley Cooper, and Hodgson stressed the importance of leg ulceration and the term Varicose Ulcer was coined [1]. Even in our Ayurvedic classics the explanation of wound and its management were being explained in detail since the prevedic period.

Keywords: Varicose veins; Ebers papyrus; 1550 BC; Hippocrates; Venous; veins and ulceration; Roman medicine; Galen

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