Abstract

ROLE OF JALAUKAVACHARAN IN MANAGMENT OF VISHWACHI -A CASE STUDY

Dr. Snehal P. Pujare* and Dr. Vrushali S. Swami

Abstract

There are different vyadhi of vata, vishwachi is one of them. It affects the neck and upper extrimities with symptoms like ruja (pain) toda (throbbing pain), stambha (stiffness), kriyakashtata (difficulty in movements) in bahu. In this vatadosha affects kandara and sira of bahu. This can be correalated with brachial neuritis in modern science. Raktamokshan is one of the treatment for vishwachi. A case study of vishwachi was taken. Which was successfully managed with jalaukavacharan. Patient showed marked improvement in symptoms so it was concluded that vishwachi can be managed with jalaukavacharan.

Keywords: vishwachi, jalaukavacharan, brachial neuritis.