Abstract

A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF DASHANGA GUGGLU AND SHOTHAGHNA LEPA IN JANUSANDHIGATA VATA W.S.R. OSTEOARTHRITIS

Dr. Ramesh Prasad Gupta*, Dr. Manish Kumar Patel and Dr. Archana

Abstract

Sandhi Gata Vata (SGV) is explained in Ayurveda under vatavyadhi, the concept of Gata vata is explained among Tridosha, Vata is responsible for all Cheshta and all diseases. In old age, all Dhatu beings undergo Kshaya, which leads to Vata Prakopa and makes the individual prone to many diseases. Aging and Obesity are the major factors for increased occurrence of osteoarthritis. The Shamana procedures like Snehana, Swedana, Lepa, Bandhana, Agni Karma and Raktamokshana are emphasized in Ayurveda to provide relief from pain & swelling and restore mobility. Bhavamishra explained Dashanga Guggulu[1] which has Amapachaka, Medohara and Vatanulomaka action. Shothagna Lepa[2] is explained by Sharangadhara as Shamana therapy to relieve shotha and shoola. Hence it is planned to evaluate and to compare the efficacy of Shothagna Lepa and Dashanga Guggulu in Janu Sandhigata Vata.

Keywords: Janu Sandhigata Vata, Osteoarthritis, Dashanga Guggulu, Shothaghna Lepa.