Abstract

Vd. Bhushan Raikwar* and Vd. S. V. Annapure

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a “science of life” and shalyatantra is a branch of ayurveda which deals with the surgical as well as parasurgical procedures like ksharkarma, agnikarma, raktamokshana. Anorectal desorders are more common type of afflictions found in human being, of which bhagandara is one among the Ashtmahagada,[1]ksharsutra therapy is used in bhagandara, shows its efficacy as well as its low reccurence rate, due to this ksharsutra being most popular among the patient with bhagandara. Results in increasing demand of ksharsutra and raw materials, which are used in preparation of ksharsutra. By conventional method, snuhi kshira, apamarg kshar used in preparation of ksharsutra, snuhi kshira is collected from Euphorbia neriifolia which is full of spikes and not easily available, limited in some geographical regions, not easy to collect in large quantity the kshira drop by drop, and it cannot be preserved for long time. Thus, finding an alternative for snuhi kshira is important. Carica papaya latex has a binding property like snuhi, and it can be easily available. Studies regarding carica papaya suggests that, it has a antimicrobial,[2] anti-inflammatory, as well as vasoconstriction property, so this study is attempted for review of papaya apamarg ksharsutra is alternative for snuhi apamarg ksharsutra or not.