Abstract

EFFICACY OF AGNIKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JANUSANDHIGAT VATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE JOINT- A CASE STUDY

*Vd. Suvarna A. Buddhivant and Vd. Raman Gungaralekar (MD.Phd)

Abstract

Vata Dosha plays main role in the disease. Shula Pradhana Vedana is the cardinal feature of Sandhigat Vat disease associated with Sandhishool & Vata Purna Druti Sparsha, Shothasandhigateanile. It is the one line unique identity of Sandhigat Vat. In today’s modern era due to sitting jobs, air conditioner atmosphere, unhealthy diet disease can be increase day by day. All the osteoarthritis in Ayurveda described under the Vatvyadhi with respect to etiology, pathology & clinical feature. Knee joint are more prone to be affect by this disease beacause of its most frequently involve joint in work. The word Agnikarma is made up of Agni & Karma which means application of heat which involve procedure using a metal rod i.e Shalaka in aseptic manner. An indian surgeon, Maharshi Sushruta, known as the father of modern surgery documented the effectiveness of Agnikarma for various musculoskeletal disorders in the ancient Ayurveda literature od Sushruta Samhita about 2500 years ago. In the fast lifestyle patient needs instant result on all pain. Agnikarma is one which gives instant relief from pain by balancing local Vata & Kapha without any adverse effect.

Keywords: Vata & Kapha, Sushruta Samhita, Agnikarma, Maharshi Sushruta.