A case study of patradana upkrama in dagdha vrana with kadali patra

Dagdha vranas (Burn wounds) are very frequently and commonly seen in society, which are difficult to heal and leads to the intolerable painful condition to the subject. Such a burn conditions can be treat by topical applications in modern science, but none is perfect. In a case one of the important Upkrama described by Acharya Sushruta i.e. Patradana tried with Kadali Patra as a covering dressing after application of Yastimadhu ghrita in burn wound. Kadali Patradana is effective in burn wound management. Kadali patra are easily available in abundant supply round the year and are economical. It is easy to prepare the dressing since it does not require any special skill or instruments to store. Kadali Patradana is a good option available with properties close to an ideal burn dressing. A 26 yrs young female presenting with history of burn injury with complaint of burning, pain, odema in right hand fingers since 1 day has presented here.