Abstract

AN OPEN CLINICAL STUDY OF DVITIVYA BRIHANMASHA TAILA NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUKA

Vikas Nath*, Dinesh Patil and Divya B.

Abstract

Ayurveda the science of life, not only deals with the prevention of diseases thereby to maintain health but also with the alleviation of diseases. In this ultra-modernized era due to change in life styles, sedentary works and food habits etc., people are unable to follow the Dinacharya and Ritucharya as explained in our science, which may lead to different kinds of diseases. The unique position of man as a master mechanic of the animal kingdom is because of skilled movements of his hands and when this shoulder joints get obstructed, we call it as Avabahuka. While looking into a comprehensive management for Avabahuka (Frozen shoulder), we do not find satisfactory management in modern medical science. Various effective treatment modalities have been mentioned in our classics regarding this disease. In order to reverse the pathogenesis, Shodhana is advised initially followed by Shamana therapies. Here an effort is made to study and understand the Nidanapanchaka, Chikitsa and Sadhyasadhyata aspects elaborately. Nasya karma of Dvitivya Brihanmasha Taila have a great role in the treatment aspect of this disease. The objectives are, to study Avabahuka according to Ayurveda and Frozen shoulder according to Modern Medicine in detail, and to assess the effect of Nasya.

Keywords: Avabahuka, Dvitivya Brihanmasha Taila, Frozen shoulder, etc.