Unlocking the healing potential: Agada tantra principles in pyoderma gangrenosum management
Due to their rising prevalence and growing awareness of the associated morbidity and socioeconomic burden, chronic ulcers, defined by their inability to heal within a reasonable amount of time, have become a more significant clinical issue. In Ayurveda, Agada Tantra principles provide a comprehensive approach to treating chronic wounds. We present a case report of a 60-year-old female patient with a non-healing ulcer on the lateral aspect of her right leg that had been present for one year and associated with Itching and burning sensation, as well as serosanguineous discharge from the wound. Hence Pyoderma gangrenosum was successfully managed using Ayurveda intervention, highlighting the potential of Agadas in managing chronic ulcers.
Authors
- Mahesh P Savalagimath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8145-5004)
- Arpit Walia
- Vinuta H Devaraddiyavar
Institutions
- KLE Ayur World (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-02-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2025.021
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00