Case Report: Varicosity and the Effect of Jalaukavacharana

Abstract

Varicose veins, a common vascular disorder, result from venous valve incompetence leading to dilatation, pain, and discomfort. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Sirajagata Vata. Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy), a blood-letting procedure described in Ayurveda, is indicated in such conditions due to its Shodhana (purification) and Ropana (healing) properties. This case report presents a 40-year-old male patient with varicosity of the left lower limb, treated with Jalaukavacharana. Significant relief in pain, burning sensation, and swelling was observed, suggesting that leech therapy can be an effective Ayurvedic intervention for varicosity.