Abstract

Pankaj Vishwakarma*, Mrigank Shekhar and Anubha Srivastava

ABSTRACT

Arsha (haemorrhoid) is known to mankind as a common ano-rectal disease. According to Ayurveda Mithya aahar-vihara i.e., unhealthy lifestyle is one of the major aetiological factor of Arsha and it is unavoidable in this busy modern lifestyle due to junk food habits and lack of time. This habit causes vitiation of Doshas which affect digestive fire (Mandagni) and cause constipation. Hence constipation is one of the major causes for haemorrhoid. It is also known as “Mahagadas” which means difficult to cure. Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) is a significant herb in Ayurvedic medicine, often used for its various therapeutic properties In Ayurveda, Apamarga is classified as a potent herb for balancing the doshas, particularly Kapha and Vata. It has several properties that make it effective in managing haemorrhoids. There are certain methods of kshara karma. One of them is Kshara patan method which has been proved very effective in the treatment of different types of haemorrhoids is being practiced widely. This effectiveness of Kshara patan can be attributed only to the potency of the particular content, i.e., kshara. Accordingly, the Apamarga (Achyranthus aspera Linn.) kshara is said to be very useful in treating the haemorrhoids locally.