Abstract

KRISHNA (PIPPALI) CHOORNA VATI IN TREATMENT OF VATAKAPHAJ GRIDHRASI VYADHI

Dr. Sonali S. Mahajan*

Abstract

Gridhrasi (sciatica) is one among the Vataja Nanatmaj Vyadhi (disease) described in Ayurveda. It is a painful neuromuscular disorder, posing serious threat to the quality of life of most productive group of population in todays India. It indicates typical gait that resembles with a “Griddha”. The cardinal signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi are Ruka (pain), Toda (pricking sensation), Stambha (stiffness) and Muhurspandan (tremors) in Sphik(sacral region), Kati(lumbar), Uru(thighs), Janu(knees), Jangha(calf region) and Pada(legs) in order and restricted lifting of the legs. In Kaphanubandha(association of Kapha) Tandra(drowsiness) Arochaka (loss of interest), Gaurav (heaviness) are present. The signs and symptoms seen in Gridhrasi have resemblance with that of disorder sciatica in modern science. It is a very painful condition in which pain begins in lumbar region and radiates along the postero-lateral aspect of thigh and leg due to compression or irritation of sciatica nerve. Because Gridhrasi is a very painful and chronic condition it has to be managed by regular treatment. Though many thesis have been worked out for the burning problem, still there is need of evaluation of certain clinical therapies on various scientific parameters which could be safe, effective and readily available, so this drug has been selected.

Keywords: Sciatica, gait, tremors.