Effect of Hamsapadadi taila varti in Pilonidal sinus after Chedana – A Case Study

Pilonidal sinus is an inflammation of one or more sinuses in the midline of the natal cleft that contain hair and debris. The tract which is lined with unhealthy granulation tissues as a result of chronic infection. The superficial part of tract is lined by squamous epithelium. In Ayurveda, pilonidal sinus can be correlated with nadivrana, more specifically as shalyaja nadivrana. According to Acharya Susruta and other Acharyas, the general treatment principles of nadivrana are mentioned as chedana, sodhana and vrana ropana. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hamsapadadi taila varti in the treatment of pilonidal sinus after chedana. Hamsapadadi taila is mentioned by Acharya Chakrapani.In this case study, the patient with pilonidal sinus was treated with hamsapadadi taila varti after chedana on the first day. After 30 days of observation, the symptoms of nadivrana reduced remarkably. The assessment of wound healing was assessed using PUSH Tool 3.0, the reduction in pain by VAS Scale.