title: Katupila (Securinega leucopyrus) as a potential option for diabetic wound management.
abstract: In acute and chronic wounds, Katupila (Securinega leucopyrus) (Willd.) Muell is a commonly used folklore remedy in Sri Lanka and Saurashtra region of India. We report a case of Madhumehajanya Dushta Vrana (chronic diabetic wound) that was treated with local application of S. leucopyrus in paste form once daily. Wound healed within a month with normal pigmentation and minimal scar. This case also demonstrated possible antimicrobial potential in the treatment of Dushta Vrana.
authors.affiliation: Department of Shalyatantra, Institute of Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Ahamed Shahan
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ajmeer
authors.affiliation: Department of Shalyatantra, Institute of Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Tukaram Sambhaji
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Dudhamal
authors.affiliation: Department of Shalyatantra, Institute of Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Shalyatantra, Institute of Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Vyasdeva
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mahanta
keywords: Diabetic wound; Dushta Vrana; Katupila; Securinega leucopyrus