A Case Report on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treated with Topical Application of Vraṇaropaṇa Taila (Ayurvedic Medicated Oil)

Abstract

Diabetes, a silent killer and globally renowned disease, has enormously afflicted most parts of    the world causing serious health issues to an individual. The aetiology of these ulcers includes high glucose levels, improper foot hygiene, etc. The pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers involves oxidative stress to the nerve tissues and other complications leading to loss of sensation in the patient’s feet. In DM the normal steps of wound healing are obliterated and hence the inflammatory phase is prolonged causing non healing status. Taila lepana (external application of medicated oil) is explained by Ācārya Suśruta for the management of Vraṇa.

We report an ethically approved (Approval No: IRB/Doc/PG/28/23; dated 10/10/2023) and CTRI registered (CTRI/2024/07/070784) case study of 64 years old female having a right foot wound with serous discharge and foul smell since 8 months. The case was treated throughout patient care with oral medication and lepana with Vranaropana taila followed by regular dressing for 60 days. Two months’ procedure resulted in complete wound healing with normal scar formation and restored ability to walk.