Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF VATARAKTA

Dr. Rajni Agrahari*, Prof. Dr. Abhishek Bhushan Sharma, Prof. Dr. Dhruv Mishra

Abstract

Vatarakta, a common metabolic disorder is a grievous medical condition present in the society. Vatarakta as the name suggest is the vitiation of Vata Dosha and Rakta Dhatu. In this condition the normal flow of Vata is obstructed by Rakta leading to symptoms starting from Paada and Hasta. It is a Vatapradhan Tridoshaja Vyadhi. Vatarakta is a major Vatavyadhi caused due to Avarana pathology. Gout is a common type of arthritis due to uric acid disturbance where excess uric acid in blood stream forms crystals in the joint that causes intense pain, swelling and stiffness, it usually affects the joint in the big toe. Despite major advances in treatment of gout, many patients with gout are not properly controlled. Therefore, here an attempt is made, to understand the Vatarakta from modern and Ayurvedic point of view.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vatarakta, Vata, Rakta, Vatavyadhi, Avarana.