Journal of Natural & Ayurvedic Medicine ISSN: 2578-4986 Dushta Vrana W.S.R. to Varicose Ulcer - A Standpoint through Ancient Discipline J Nat Ayurvedic Med Dushta Vrana W.S.R. to Varicose Ulcer - A Standpoint through Ancient Discipline Sushant Sud* Department of Agad Tantra, Gujarat Ayurved University, India *Corresponding author: Sushant Sud, Lecturer, Department of Agad Tantra, Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya, Gujarat, Ayurved University, Jamnagar- Gujarat, India, Tel: +91-9687792882; Email: drsushantsud@gmail.com / drsud@ayurveduniversity.com Editorial Although varicose veins were probably recognized in pre-history, the first written reference appears to be the Ebers papyrus, dated 1550 BC. However, Hippocrates was the first to note the association between venous veins and ulceration. During roman times, a number of physicians including Galen, Celsus, Aetius of aminda and Paules Aegien advised avulsion and cauterization for treatment of varicose veins and the use of bandages for the treatment of leg ulcers. In 10 th to the 18 th century, various physicians attributed ulceration of the legs to the accumulation of black bile, menstrual blood. They believed that ulceration in the legs served a useful purpose in getting rid of these vile substances. In 19th century various authors like Brodie, Astley Cooper, and Hodgson stressed the importance of leg ulceration and the term Varicose Ulcer was coined [1]. Even in our Ayurvedic classics the explanation of wound and its management were being explained in detail since the pre- vedic period. Prevedic Period In this very period Ayurvedic science started. God Brahma is the profounder of Ayurved. He memorized and imparted it to Daksha Prajapati who in turn taught the Ashwini Kumaras. In that period Lord Shiva was also considered to be the physician. Ayurved avatarana states that Brahma, the creator of universe, memorized Ayurved (science of life) by meditation & imparted it to Dakshaprajapati who in turn taught the Ashwini Kumaras. Lord Shiva attached an elephant’s head on his son’s body so he was also considered as physician at that time [2]. Vedic Period From 1500 BC-600 BC Rigveda & Atarvaveda are the chief sources of medical information’s. About vrana various references are available. Riga Veda  In Rigveda rudra is considered as vaidya & we find a verse addressed to god rudra the processor of healing medicines.  Ashwini kumaras are considered as most important physicians in Rigveda. Various references related to their work are available. E.g. when vishphalas leg was severed [3]. Atharva Veda  We get various references regarding vrana,vrana vedana. Vrana chikitsa in 2 nd pada.  In sadyo vrana produced due to abhighata, sheeta jaladhara is told for stoppage of blood & to reduce intensity of pain.  In battle, Ashwinikumaras substituted her leg with artificial one [4]. Post Vedic Period  This is the period where the Ayurved developed to a great extent. In the Purana, Upanishad, Smruti etc plenty of references regarding vrana are available. Editorial Volume 3 Issue 3 Received Date: July 04, 2019 Published Date: July 15, 2019 DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000192