A CASE STUDY ON SIRAJGRANTHI - VARICOSE VEINS

Sirajagranthi is one among the Granthi Roga described in various Ayurvedic textbooks. Acharya Sushruta has described Siragranthi as a pathological condition characterised by the tortuous, circular, and raised nature of the Veins1 . Sirajgranthi can be correlated with Varicose veins. Vitiation of Vata and build-up of Rakta in Sira causes Sampeedya, Sankochaya (tortuosity). This process causes local congestion, resulting in Shoola and Shotha. In this case study, Raktamokshana by Jalaukaavcharna has been employed. Raktamokshana is the primary line of treatment. Sringa, Jalauka, Alabu, Siravedhya, Pracchana, and Ghati Yantra are types of Raktamokshana. Siravedhya is referred to as Ardhachikitsa in Shalyatantra. Raktamokshana through Jalaukaavacharna is the preferred option due to its simplicity and ease in treating Sirajgranthi. Jalaukaavcharna decreases localised intravascular pressure and volume, alleviating Shoola and Shotha.