Hello I completely understand your concern regarding the management of diabetic foot ulcers, especially in elderly individuals. Such wounds need gentle, antiseptic care and improved blood circulation to promote healing while preventing infection.
✅USE OF BETADINE AND JATYADI OIL
Both are excellent wound-healing agents but should not be layered together at the same time.
-Betadine (Povidone-Iodine): A strong antiseptic used to clean and disinfect the wound surface and prevent infection.
-Jatyadi Taila: A classical Ayurvedic oil formulation mentioned in Sushruta Samhita, known for its vrana shodhana (cleansing) and vrana ropana (healing) properties. It contains herbs like Jati, Neem, Haridra, Karanja, Yashtimadhu, Manjistha, and Tutha, which promote granulation tissue formation and reduce inflammation.
✅ BEST WAY TO USE
1. Step 1 – Cleaning: Wash the wound gently with sterile saline or mild Betadine solution. 2. Step 2 – Drying: Allow the wound to air dry or pat gently with sterile gauze. 3. Step 3 – Application: After cleaning, apply Jatyadi Taila or Jatyadi Ghrita directly over the ulcer using a sterile gauze. 4. Step 4 – Dressing: Cover with clean gauze and bandage lightly to protect from dust and further trauma.
Do not apply Jatyadi oil directly over Betadine layer, as it may block the antiseptic action and interfere with wound healing.
✅ADDITIONAL AYUVEDIC INTERNAL SUPPORT
For faster healing and to control blood sugar (which is crucial for wound repair)
1. Nisha Amalaki Churna – 1 tsp twice daily before food with warm water. ( Helps balance blood sugar and improve complexion.)
2. Guduchi (Giloy) Tablets – 500 mg twice daily. ( Acts as Rasayana and boosts immunity.)
3. Triphala Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food (Helps in wound cleansing and reducing discharge.)
✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE
✅ Include
Warm, soft, and freshly cooked food — green moong dal, red rice, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and bitter gourd. Turmeric milk (with low-fat milk) once daily for its healing effect. Keep the foot clean, dry, and avoid walking barefoot.
❌ Avoid Sugar, refined flour, sweets, potatoes, and fried foods. Tight footwear or prolonged standing. Exposure to dust or dampness around the wound.
✅ SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
Practice Gentle leg elevation to improve circulation. Foot massage (Pada Abhyanga) with warm Karanja Taila on healthy skin (not directly on the ulcer) to enhance peripheral blood flow. Monitor blood sugar regularly, as poor glycemic control delays healing.
Betadine can be used initially for cleaning, and Jatyadi Taila can be applied after drying the area — not together.
Along with wound care, internal Ayurvedic medicines and proper diet help accelerate healing and prevent recurrence.
With consistent care and proper hygiene, diabetic ulcers can heal significantly and remain infection-free.
Wishing your mother good healing and comfort.😊
Warm regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate
1st control DM and stop betadine apply vajrakatail with ASD ,take Arogya vardini vati 1tab, Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd , vasanta kusukmakar ras bd u ll get results
