EXPLORING THE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS OF KSHARPLOTA BANDAGE IN WOUND CARE – A REVIEW

Abstract

Good quality of wound healing is a difficult task to the clinicians in ancient time and even in present time though. Wound healing is a defence mechanism of our body to prevent and fight against infection. In Health sciences, wound healing formulations are practiced with their own advantage and disadvantages. Ayurveda is a divine science of medicine where there are so many pieces of diamonds available for management of Vrana without any complication. Our Acharyas broadly described about treatment principles of wound management and classified the drugs related to Vranashodhana and Vranaropana.

As per text we are well known about the wider approach of Acharya Sushruta in relation to Vrana and its management. They have mentioned various dressing materials for wound care, it comprises Pichu, Plots, Kawalika, etc. Among these Plota is much better because we can use it for both purposes i.e. to clean as well as to cover the wound.

Ksharplota (Medicated Gauze) is an innovative and newer concept used for management of infected and chronic wounds and ulcers. Ksharplota is a herbo-chemical compound and prepared with the help of Snuhikshira (Milk of Euphorbia neriifolia Linn.), Apamargakshara (Ash of Achyranthes aspera L.) and Haridra (Curcuma longa L.). A single coating of the above drugs was given to the Plota (Gauze). It can be used in number of open wounds and ulcers.

Ksharplota therapy, also known as alkaline medicated gauze therapy, is a traditional wound care approach that has gained recognition and acceptance at the international level. This therapy involves the application of specially prepared alkaline medicated gauze to promote wound healing and manage various types of chronic wounds. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of adverse drug reactions and scope of Ksharplota therapy in wound care on an international scale. It explores the therapeutic mechanism, clinical applications, and effectiveness of this therapy, highlighting its potential benefits, and adverse drug reactions.