Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON EFFICACY OF SHIGRU NADI SWEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SANDHIGATAVATA (SAMAVASTHA) W.S.R.TO JANUSANDHI

Dr. Prasad N. Kulkarni* and Dr. Ankita D. Satone

Abstract

Sandhigatavat a specially Janusandhi is not only found in old age but also its prevalent to the young generation also. It is mostly due to fast & busy life style i.e it is due negligence of pathyahar & vihar. Todays the one who are unable to follow the Dincharya, Rutucharya may suffer from various disorders & mostly found disease is Sandhigata Vatavyadhi. Allopathic treatments for Sandhigata vata which is correlated with osteoarthritis. According to Modern Science, provide either conservative or surgical treatment in Osteoarthritis & is highly symptomatic & less side effects. Panchkarma is one of the best line of treatment for managing such type of conditions. Hence, Ayurveda play an important role, not only prevents the disease but also treat the disease internally as well as externally. Local Snehan with Swedan were selected as it has shown best for Vatavyadhi. Here local Shigru Nadi Sweda selected for management of Disease.

Keywords: Sandhigatavata, Vatavyadhi, Shigru Patra Nadi Sweda.