A Clinical Study of Matra Basti and Patrapinda Swedana in the Management of Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is the most common articular disorder that got begunafter 30 years of age and is common by age 70 years.Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc., thus making individual handicapped. No treatment is available that can prevent, reverse or block the diseases process. Researchers are looking for drugs that would prevent, slow down or reverse joint damage.AacharyaCharaka has mentioned common treatment for Vatavyadhi i.e.,repeated use of Snehana and Svedana, Basti and MriduVirechana. The present study is a humble effort in search of cure of the disease Sandhigatavata. Basti is selected for the present study as it is shown best for the treatment of Vatavyadhi. Here MatraBasti was given with BalaTaila. In other group PatrapindaSwedana was taken for study. Highly significant results were found in almost all the parameters of Sandhigatavata.
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Nilesh Bhatt, Shital Bhagiya, A. B. Thakar, Rajdeep Rao
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