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The Arshas in modern concept can be compared with piles or hemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids are varicosity of the plexus of rectal veins lying under mucosa. Due to various etiological factors the hemorrhoid venous plexuses get constricted and after some time they get elongated due to the pressure exerted on them resulting in the formation of haemorrhoids at different positions in the ano-rectal region. the ancient acharyas i.e. sushruta, charaka, chakradutta, vangasena were explained curative measures for management of Arshas. Among them one local application is undertaken for the present study, known as "Pippalyadi Lepam." The local application was applied to relieve the inflammation and indurations of the pile masses. The ingredients of this preparation acts directly on the arshas. Apart from this, it also relieves pain, reduction of pile masses, arresting of local bleeding and relief from other symptoms. The statistical analysis reveals that therapy is effective in Arshas to stop Bleeding, to relieving Pain, and Itching.