Snehpana by Ghrita for post fissurectomy pain- A review article

Postoperative pain in ano-rectal conditions is always a point of concern for surgeons. Ayurvedic Guggul and other herbo-mineral preparations have limitations in managing severe pain of acute origin like trauma or postoperative pain. Post fissurectomy wound can be considered as a Sadyovrana. Surgical trauma causes vitiation of Vata Dosha leading to pain in the operated wound. In Sushruta Samhita, internal oleation (snehapana) has been advocated for the management of pain in Sadyovrana. Amongst other sneha dravyas, Ghrita is palatable to all ages (Satmya). Snehapana by Ghrita is indicated in traumatic wounds caused by weapons and in burning pain. It increases digestive fire (Agnideepan), pacifies vata and pitta helps in tissue repair after injury. Thus Ghrita can be useful for fissurectomy pain management.