Role of yastimadhu taila matra basti in parikartika (fissure-in-ano): a single case study

Abstract

Many Gudagata Vikara like Arsha, Bhagandara, Parikartika, Guda Kandu, etc. are explained in Ayurveda. Parikartika is one of the ano-rectal diseases which can be correlated with fissure-in-ano. It is the most common ano-rectal disease seen in surgical practice. The word Parikartika means “kartanavat Vedana” i.e. cutting like pain around Guda Pradesha. Here is a case report of 30 years male patient suffering from Guda Pradesh Shula (Pain at anal region), Guda Pradesh Daha (Burning sensation at anal region), Sarakta mala pravruti (Blood along with stool), Malavastambha (Constipation) since last 2 days. He was treated with Yashtimadhu Taila Matra Basti for 6 days. He got significant positive relief within 6 days.