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@article{207225,
        author = {Dr. Sharad Jugalkishor Bajaj and Dr. Meenal P. Thosar and Dr. Suhas Khote and Dr. Rohitkumar Chavan},
        title = {WOUND HEALING (VRANA ROPANA) IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {3},
        pages = {145-151},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207225},
        abstract = {Wound healing (Vrana Ropana) is one of the most significant therapeutic concepts described in Ayurveda, emphasizing the restoration of normal tissue structure and function through a holistic approach. Ancient Ayurvedic texts, including the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya, provide comprehensive descriptions of the etiology, classification, pathogenesis, and management of Vrana. Among these, Sushruta is regarded as the pioneer of surgery and wound management due to his detailed explanation of wound care principles, surgical techniques, debridement, bandaging methods, and sixty measures (Shashti Upakrama) for effective wound treatment. Ayurveda advocates individualized management based on Dosha, Dhatu, Agni, and the patient's overall constitution, employing internal medications, external applications, purification procedures, and dietary as well as lifestyle modifications to promote optimal healing. Numerous medicinal plants such as Haridra (Curcuma longa), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Jatyadi Taila, Madhu (honey), and Ghrita have demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-promoting properties that support tissue regeneration. Contemporary pharmacological and clinical studies have validated many of these traditional practices by demonstrating accelerated wound contraction, enhanced epithelialization, reduced microbial load, and improved collagen synthesis. Increasing interest in integrative medicine has further highlighted the relevance of Ayurvedic wound management as a safe, cost-effective, and evidence-supported therapeutic option for acute and chronic wounds. This review critically examines the classical Ayurvedic principles of Vrana Ropana alongside contemporary scientific evidence, emphasizing their mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications, and clinical relevance. Integrating traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biomedical research may contribute to the development of comprehensive, patient-centered wound care strategies and provide new directions for evidence-based integrative healthcare.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, Vrana, Vrana Ropana, Wound Healing, Sushruta, Shashti Upakrama, Jatyadi Taila, Madhu, Herbal Medicine, Integrative Medicine.},
        month = {August},
        }