Conquering Chronic Ulcers: A Siddha Perspective from Rajavarma Siddha Hospital
Chronic ulcers are wounds that refuse to heal, persisting for weeks or even months. They are often a painful and life-altering symptom of an underlying systemic issue, such as Diabetes, Venous Insufficiency (like varicose veins), or poor circulation. At Rajavarma Siddha Hospital, we specialize in addressing these stubborn wounds using the deep-rooted wisdom and effective formulations of the Siddha system of medicine.
Understanding the Ulcer in Siddha
In modern medicine, chronic ulcers are broadly categorized (e.g., Venous, Arterial, Neuropathic). In Siddha, such non-healing wounds are correlated with conditions like Athushta Viranam or Naatpatta Athushta Viranam (Chronic Non-Healing Ulcers/Wounds) and Naatpunn (often related to conditions like venous stasis ulcers).
The Siddha diagnosis focuses on the disruption of the body’s primary systems:
- Tridosha Imbalance: Non-healing is primarily linked to aggravated Pitta (responsible for heat, inflammation, and digestion) and Vata (governing circulation and movement), often leading to tissue decay and poor blood flow.
- Dhatu Dushti: The imbalance severely affects the Rakta Dhatu (Blood Tissue) and Mamsa Dhatu (Muscle Tissue), preventing the formation of healthy granulation tissue required for healing.
- Ama Accumulation: The presence of metabolic toxins (Ama) due to poor digestion and circulation further contaminates the wound site, leading to chronic infection and slough.
The Rajavarma Siddha Hospital Treatment Protocol
Our comprehensive treatment at Rajavarma Siddha Hospital aims not just to close the wound, but to correct the internal imbalances that caused it. This leads to sustainable, deep tissue healing and a reduced risk of recurrence.
1. Internal Purification and Healing
The cornerstone of Siddha treatment is purifying the internal environment to support tissue regeneration.
- Blood Purifiers (Rakta Shodhana): Medicines containing herbs like Parangipattai (Smilax china) and Manjishta are used to cleanse the blood, reduce systemic inflammation, and clear toxins that impede healing.
- Tissue Support: Formulations like Palagarai Parpam and Muthuchippi Parpam (calcium-rich calcined preparations) are administered internally to strengthen the bone and soft tissues, accelerating the process of wound closure.
- Balancing the Doshas: Specific decoctions and chooranams are given to pacify Pitta (reducing heat and inflammation) and Vata (improving circulation).
2. Specialized External Wound Care (Vrana Upacharam)
External applications are crucial for non-healing ulcers to manage infection, debride dead tissue, and stimulate healthy granulation.
Medicated Dressings: Specific Siddha ointments or pastes may be applied to the ulcer before bandaging to maintain a moist, antiseptic, and healing environment.
Wound Cleansing: The ulcer is washed with decoctions or powders like Thiripala Chooranam (Triphala powder) mixed with warm water, which acts as a natural, antiseptic cleanser to remove discharge and debris.
Healing Oils: Topical oils like Maththan Thailam are frequently used. These potent medicated oils are renowned in Siddha for their ability to promote granulation, disinfect the wound bed, and support healthy tissue regeneration.
