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Varicose ulcers (venous insufficiency ulcers) are wounds that occur due to improper functioning of venous valves1. 70% to 90% of leg ulcers are venous in origin2. Venous ulcers develop mostly along the medial distal leg, and can be painful. If not treated properly, the ulcer may get infected leading to cellulites or gangrene and eventually lead to amputation of the limb. Ayurveda also mention about chronic ulcers. In Sushrut Samhita, we get the most scientific description of wound and its management. He has given utmost importance to bloodletting and considered (Leech) jalukavacharan as the most unique and effective method of bloodletting even in infected wounds and abscesses. If the conservative management like compression stocking, foot elevation, antibiotics and regular dressing of wound fails, then surgical treatment like skin grafting, sclerotherapy, laser ablation and other surgical correction were practiced. However, recurrence of venous ulcers is common, ranging from 54 to 78% by the fifth year after healing .