Effect of snuhi kheer on local application in abhayantara arsha WSR 2nd degree haemorrhoids- A review

Abstract

Piles one of the commonest diseases occur in anorectal region. One of the factor causes its existence is sedentary life style of the society. Disease not only disturbs the daily routine but also it decreases the quality life of a person. Its incidence increases with advancing age; at least 50% of people over the age of 50 years have some degree haemorrhoidal symptoms. In Ayurveda  classic  piles come under  Arsha.Susruhta  Acharya  had explained  two type of Arsha;  Abhayantara  Arsha (Internal Piles) and Bahya Arsha (External Piles) and its treatment mentioned under surgical or parasurgical  procedures. And under parasurgical procedures the use of Haridra along with Snuhi in Arsha Chikitsa mentioned in Sushruta. On local application it coagulates protein in haemorrhoidal plexus & decreases size of Arshas and which can recuperates the bleeding.