Effect of Anuvasana Basti with Ksheerabala Taila in Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis)
Authors
Pradeep Grampurohit
Department of Panchakarma, K.L.E. University's Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, India
Niranjan Rao
Department of Panchakarma, S.D.M College of Ayurveda, Udupi, India
Shivakumar Harti
Department of Swasthavritta, K.L.E. University's Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Keywords:
Anuvasana Basti, Ksheerabala Taila, Sandhivata
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. In Ayurveda the disease Sandhigata Vata resembles with OA, which is described under Vatavyadhi. Treatment provides symptomatic relief, but the underlying pathology remains unchecked due to the absence of effective drugs. In the management of Sandhigata Vata, all the Acharyas have described the employment of Bahya Snehan, Swedana, Abhyantara Tikta Snehapana, Basti treatment and Guggulu Prayoga.
Aim:
To evaluate the effect of Ksheerbala Taila Anuvasana Basti in Sandhigata Vata
Materials and Methods:
In the present study, 30 patients of Sandhigata Vata were given Anuvasana Basti with Ksheerabala Taila. Subjective assessment of pain by visual analog scale and swelling, tenderness, crepitus and walking velocity were graded according to their severity.
Results:
Significant results (P < 0.05) were found in all the cardinal symptoms – Pain (Sandhiruja), Swelling (Shotha), tenderness, crepitus and walking velocity. Radiological findings showed no significant changes.
Conclusion:
Anuvasana Basti with Ksheerabala Taila was significant in the subjective symptoms of Sandhigata Vata.
Keywords: Anuvasana Basti, Ksheerabala Taila, Sandhivata
Click on "Archives" to access the full archive of scientific preprints. You may use the categories and the search functionality to find select preprints you're interested in.
