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Chronic ulcers represent a major health problem worldwide due to delayed healing, recurrent infections, and prolonged morbidity. In Ayurveda, chronic non-healing ulcers can be correlated with Dushta Vrana, which is characterized by foul smell, excessive discharge, pain, discoloration, and delayed healing. Acharya Sushruta has explained several treatment modalities for Dushta Vrana, among which Taila application is considered effective for wound cleansing (Vrana Shodhana) and healing (Vrana Ropana). The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Svarjikadya Taila and Jatiyadi Taila in the management of Dushta Vrana with reference to chronic ulcers. A total of 40 patients were selected and randomly divided into two groups of 20 each. Group A received local application of Svarjikadya Taila, while Group B received Jatiyadi Taila dressing. Assessment was done based on subjective parameters such as pain, burning sensation, itching, odor, and objective parameters including discharge, color, granulation tissue, and size of ulcer. The results revealed that both formulations showed significant improvement in wound healing. However, Svarjikadya Taila demonstrated slightly better results compared to Jatiyadi Taila. Thus, both treatments were found effective in the management of Dushta Vrana, with Svarjikadya Taila showing comparatively superior healing properties.