Clinical effect of Arshohar Vati in the management of Arsha (1st and 2nd grade haemorrhoids) - Short communication

Abstract

Management of Arsha (hemorrhoids) has been a challenge for physicians of all the system of medicines. Sushruta has mentioned four types of treatment of Arsha and has given more emphasis on Bhaisajya Chikitsa.  In this clinical study the Arshohar vati  two tablets thrice a day were advised to be taken for 2 weeks continuously with plain water. Along with this adjuvant drugs like sitz bath with panchavalkal and yarandbhrishta haritaki, triphala guggulu was used in 10 patients. The observation and assessment was done with gradation to symptoms. In result 88.33% relief was noted in bleeding per rectum, 91.33% relief noted in painful defecation, 100% relief noted in discharge per rectum and 68.75% relief noted in prolapse of piles were noted. The study was concluded that Arshohar Vati was effective in the 1^st and 2^nd grade piles