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Analgesic effect of Local Abhyanga (External Oleation) and swedana(Steam) in sandhigata vata (Osteo-arthritis) : A case Report

. Prashant DilipGanbote, Sumant Moreshwar Pande & Santosh Prakash Rahinj


Abstract

Ayurved is not only medicinal system but also complete science of life. Along with the healthy life style, Ayurveda explains about the etiological factors, Symptoms, prodromal symptoms, Pathogenesis , complication and treatment of diseases. Vata vyadhi comprises major part of diseases. Sandhigata vata is explained in vatavyadhi chapter in ayurvedic classics. Any type of pain cannot be present without presence of vatadosha. Here a case of 62 years old male who presented with complaints of pain , swelling , sandhigraha at knee joint , based on clinical sign and symptoms he was diagnosed as a case of Sandhigata vata. Treatment planned was Sthanik abhyanga of Balataila followed by sthanik nadisweda of dashmoola kwath for 14 days.  Rukshata (Dryness), laghu (lightness), sheet(coldness) are the prime qualities of vata. And sneha is Snigdha (Ununctous), guru (heavy to digest) and ushna (Hot in quality) is best treatment modality for vata shaman. There can be several drugs as well as ways of administration to achieve the snehana. Bala and Dugdha helps to reduce vitiated vata especially because of dhatukshaya And hence when sidhha taila prepared with bala and dugdha, the vataghna property of taila is enhanced with bala and dugdha. 14 days treatment of Bala taila Abhyanga and swedana by dashamoola kwatha showed significant reduction in symptoms. Hence it can be the best adjuvant therapy to relieve pain in the patients of dhatu paka janya sandhigata vata.

Keywords- Vatadosha,Sandhigatavata,Abhyanga

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