Abstract

Dr. Antarsingh Kanash*, Dr. Yogesh Wane, Dr. Prakash Joshi and Dr. Harsh Pastore

ABSTRACT

A condition, in which a vein becomes dilated, elongated and tortuous, this is said to be "Varicose". There are primary as well as secondary causes of varicose veins' The superficial perforating as well as the deep veins are involve in varicose veins The contemporary treatment for varicose veins includes ligation, ligation with stripping surgical treatments. But these treatments can cause recurrence of this disease. Ayurveda texts reveal Jalaukavacharana (venesection) cures varicose veins' We hereby report a case of a 31-year-old female with complaint of pain in the lower limbs from calf to the dorsum of foot of both legs and had prominent, dilated, tortuous veins with discoloration at the antero lateral aspect of the lower 1/3 part of the leg since 2 years, she was treated with internal medication, external treatments and Jalaukavacharana (venesection). During the treatment all the signs and symptoms of varicosity reduced to a very high extend' As the case showed significant changes in the symptoms of pain, swelling, burning sensation and dilated veins with discoloration during treatment with internal medicines as well as Jalaukavacharana done for 3 alternate day. It can be concluded that in such conditions of varicose vein. Rakta mokshana along with Raktaprasadana drugs will be choice of treatment. A large-scale clinical study should be conducted to evaluate the efficacy and benefits of this modality of treatment with longer