CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF WET GANGRENE - AN AYURVEDIC PER-SPECTIVE

Gangrene is a clinical condition characterised by tissue death due to disrupted blood flow, often resulting from underlying health issues, injuries, or compromised immunity. It’s a serious condition that can result in the amputation of the limb. The main types include wet and dry - commonly afflicted sites - toes, fingers, feet and hands. Wet gangrene, noted for its rapid spread and high risk, parallels the Ayurveda concept of Dushta Vrana1 , which describes wounds which are prone to severe complications. It is a prevalent issue in surgical practice, often complicated by factors like infection. Although wound healing is a natural process, it can be hindered by Dosha(causative factor) imbalance and microorganisms. This article explores wet gangrene's incidence, prevalence, and treatment implications while integrating insights from Ayurvedic medicine regarding wound management and susceptibility to infection.