Open AccessManagement of periapical abscess with Jalaukavcharana (leech application) -A single case study
Author(s) -
Deepak Sawant,
S. M. Panzade
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of aysuh case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2457-0443
DOI - 10.52482/ijacare.v1i1.2
Subject(s) - leech , medicine , abscess , dentistry , cheek , surgery , computer science , world wide web
Jalaukavacharan is indicated in Vranashotha and advised exclusively in delicate patients for Raktamokshan (blood letting). In this case report a female patient of Pitta-kaphaj Prakruti suffering from periapical abscess due to dental carries was treated with Jalaukavacharan (leech application at cheek) in five sittings weekly once. The patient was cured completely without any untoward effect. Hence this case highlighted that Jalaukavacharan is effective remedy for management of periapical abscess.