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Siraja granthi (varicose veins) is one of the commonest disorders in surgical practice. Ayurveda has given a great contribution in the management of this disorder, while describing the management of Vata Vyadhi and siraja granthi. In Ayurveda there are various terminology for varicose veins such as Siraja granthi, Siraakunchan, Sirakutilata and Siragata vata. Research works have been done with both internal and external medicines along with conservative treatment such as external application of Sahacharadi Taila, internal Basti and Para surgical procedure such as Jaloukavacharana and Siravyadha. A preliminary pilot study was conducted on a selective patient of varicose vein for a period of 2 months where in selected subject were divided into 2 groups of 5 patients in each group. Group A was administrated with Punarnavadi guggulu vati in dose of two vati twice daily for a period of 2 months. In-group B, Nimbadi guggulu two vati twice daily was administered for a period of 2 months.

Siraja granthi, Varicose vein, Elastic stockings, Punarnavadi guggulu vati, Nimbadi guggulu vati