Effect of Panchtikta Ksheer Majja Basti in the Management of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis)-A Case Study
Author : Dr. Tarendra Singh Songara, Dr. Mamta Dhurve and Dr. Kamini Soni
Abstract :
Sandhigata Vata is a type of Vata Vyadhi that occurs primarily in old age as a result of Dhatukshaya. In the Ayurvedic literature, a specific etiological component for Sandhivata is not mentioned; nonetheless, the aggravating factors for vata can be used for it because vata and in particular Vyana vata, has a tight link with the movement of Sandhi.
Osteoarthritis sufferers typically experience discomfort and restricted joint movement. Pain has a number of different origins, both inflammatory and noninflammatory. NSAIDs, analgesic medications, physiotherapy, corticosteroids, etc. are used to treat the illness. The medications mentioned above are quite expensive and have side effects. Even surgical intervention does not offer total relief. When compared to males, females have a higher prevalence of this syndrome (25%) than males (16%).
The treatment of osteoarthritis can be used to treat Sandhigatavata in ayurveda. Tikta Kshira Vasti is recommended for treating osteological condition like asthi vikaras, As a result, the illness Sandhivata can be described as a joint condition with symptoms of Shula, shotha which are worsened by movement, and eventually leading to complete restricted movements of joints.
Pancha Tikta Kshira Majja yukta Vasti is used here for treating asthi vikaras, an osteological condition. This case study looks at the effectiveness of Panchatikta Ksheer majja yukta Vasti and ksheerbala taila in treating osteoarthritis (Knee joint).
A pre diagnosed case of Sandhivata with complaint of pain in bilateral knee joints and difficulty in sitting, walking, limping gait. Patient was managed by panchtikta ksheer Majja yukta Basti and Ksheerbala taila anuvasana basti. Significant improvement was noticed after the treatment and pain was reduced significantly.
Keywords :
Panchtikta ksheer majja basti, sandhivata, osteoarthritis, ayurveda
