Year: 2025 | Month: December | Volume: 15 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 93-99
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20251212
Local Application of Shata Dhauta Ghrita in Foot Injury- A Case Report
Aishwarya Pandey1, Ashok Kumar Sharma2
1M.D Scholar, PG Dept. of Kriya Sharir,
2HOD and Prof., PG Dept. of Kriya Sharir,
Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurved College, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Aishwarya Pandey
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Shata Dhauta Ghrita (SDG) is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made by washing cow ghee with cold water a hundred times, known for its cooling, wound-healing, and skin-regenerative effects. This case illustrates its successful application as a topical treatment for diabetic foot wounds.
Patient’s Information: A 66-year-old male patient, with a history of diabetes and previous angioplasty, arrived with a traumatic injury to his left foot after dropping a heavy weight. The wound displayed necrosis, slough, and infection, resulting in partial skin loss and limited mobility. He had not undergone any surgical procedures previously and was receiving Ayurvedic treatment for his diabetes.
Therapeutic Intervention: The patient’s treatment involved daily cleansing of the wound, followed by the application of SDG 2 to 4 times per day for a duration of three months. His oral Ayurvedic antidiabetic medication was continued throughout this period. The SDG was prepared using traditional methods in a copper vessel.
Results: After 15 days, signs of infection and slough began to diminish, revealing visible granulation. By one and a half months, the wound bed displayed healthy tissue and some epithelialization. At the end of three months, the wound had fully epithelialized with no signs of infection or pain, enabling the patient to bear full weight.
Conclusion: The topical application of Shata Dhauta Ghrita significantly promoted wound healing, decreased infection and inflammation, and restored functionality, highlighting its important role in managing diabetic wounds.
Key words: Shata Dhauta Ghrita (SDG), Ayurvedic wound management, Foot injury, Diabetic wound care, Traditional topical therapy, Ghee-based emulsion, etc.