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A CLINICAL CASE STUDY OF AGNIKARMA WITH PANCHDHATU SHALAKA IN AVABAHUK W.S.R. TO FROZEN SHOULDER

Dr. Babasaheb N. Gadve and Dr. Kavita M. Urhe*

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Abstract

Acharya Sushruta has mentioned different methods of management of diseases, such as Bheshaja karma, Kshara Karma, Agni karma, Shastrakarma and Raktamokshana. The approach of Agni karma has been mentioned in the context of diseases like Arsha, Arbuda, Bhagandar, Sira, Snayu, Avabahuk, Asthi, Sandhigata Vata Vikaras and Gridhrasi. Avabahuk (Frozen shoulder) is seen as a panic condition in the society; It is characterized by distinct pain leading to reduced shoulder movements. In modern medicine, the disease Frozen shoulder is managed only with potent analgesics or some sort of surgical interventions which have their own limitations and adverse effects, whereas in Ayurveda, various treatment modalities like Siravedha, Agni karma, Basti Chikitsa and palliative medicines are used successfully. Among these, Agni karma procedure seems to be more effective by providing timely relief. Shalakas for Agni karma, made up of different Dhatus like gold, silver, copper, iron, etc. for different stages of the disease conditions, have been proposed. In the present work, a clinical study of Agni karma by using iron, copper and previously studied Panchadhatu Shalaka in Avabahuk has been conducted. One of the case of Avabahuka treated with Agnikarma is discussed. Result of the case study showed that Agni karma by Panchadhatu Shalaka provided better result in combating the symptoms, especially Stabhadhata(stiffness), Ruka (pain), Spandana (throbbing pain) and Gaurava (heaviness in shoulder joints).

Keywords: Agni karma; Avabahuka; Panchadhatu Shalaka, Ruka.