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@article{207223,
        author = {Dr. Sharad Jugalkishor Bajaj and Dr. Suhas Khote and Dr. Rohitkumar Chavan},
        title = {THE ROLE OF MEDICATED OILS AND GHRITA IN POSTOPERATIVE WOUND HEALING: AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {3},
        pages = {126-131},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207223},
        abstract = {Postoperative wound care is a crucial determinant of surgical success, influencing tissue repair, infection control, pain management, scar formation, and overall patient recovery. Despite significant advances in modern wound management, challenges such as delayed healing, surgical site infections, chronic inflammation, and antibiotic resistance continue to affect clinical outcomes. Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach to wound healing through the principles of Vrana Chikitsa, wherein medicated oils (Taila) and medicated ghee (Ghrita) occupy a central therapeutic role. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe numerous formulations, including Jatyadi Taila, Nirgundi Taila, Mahamarichyadi Taila, Shatadhauta Ghrita, Yashtimadhu Ghrita, and Panchavalkala preparations, for promoting wound cleansing (Vrana Shodhana) and wound healing (Vrana Ropana). These formulations possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and tissue regenerative properties that facilitate granulation tissue formation, collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, epithelialization, and scar remodeling. Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated their effectiveness in reducing postoperative pain, edema, discharge, microbial contamination, and healing time while improving cosmetic outcomes. Their lipid-based nature enhances drug penetration, maintains wound moisture, and provides a protective barrier conducive to physiological healing. This review critically examines the Ayurvedic concepts of postoperative wound management, the pharmacological properties of commonly used medicated oils and Ghrita preparations, available scientific evidence, probable mechanisms of action, and their integrative role alongside contemporary surgical wound care. The review highlights the therapeutic potential of these traditional formulations as safe, economical, and evidence-supported adjuncts in enhancing postoperative wound healing and improving patient outcomes.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, Vrana Chikitsa, Postoperative Wound Healing, Medicated Oils, Taila, Ghrita, Vrana Shodhana, Vrana Ropana, Jatyadi Taila, Shatadhauta Ghrita, Surgical Site Infection, Integrative Wound Care.},
        month = {August},
        }