Abstract

ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA IN VATA VYADHI DISEASES

*Dr. Rita Singh, Dr. Finbe Baby and Dr. Chandra Bhan Singh

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Abstract

Vatavyadhi Chikitsa deals with diseases particularly caused by vata dosha. It is an important chapter as it encompasses a large spectrum of disorders especially concerned with neurological system, musculoskeletal system, reticulo-endothelial system and further pervades to all other systems in the body. The most common neurological disorders like pakshaghata (stroke), ardita (facial palsy), gridhrasi (sciatica), avabahuka (frozen shoulder), viswachi (cervico brachial neuralgia) etc. are described. Various formulations including medicated oils and ghee etc. are also included in the chapter. The chapter confirms the difficulty in curability of chronic vatavyadhi affecting debilitated individuals. Panchakarma is a Shodhana Chikitsa and approved as vital therapy for the management of various disorders. Panchakarma offer various therapeutic benefits such as; detoxification, improved circulation, relief spasm and pain.

Keywords: vatavyadhi, Pakshaghat, Viashwachi, Shodhana, Detoxification.