Abstract

CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF ‘DASHMOOLADI KASHAYA’ IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA)

Dr. Pawan Kumar Jhiginiya*, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra and Dr. Brahmanand Sharma

Abstract

Ayurveda is the traditional, ancient system of health science. According to Ayurveda, Tridosha are the factors which are responsible for health (Doshasamyata) or cause of disease (Doshavaishamyata). Among Tridosha, Vata is an essential constituent and responsible for maximum diseases and 'Gridhrasi Roga' is one of them. It can be correlated with Sciatica in modern medical science through its clinical presentation. Modernization and rapid living are the order of the day. Everyone is preoccupied and leads a hectic life. The modern human being's changing lifestyle has resulted in a number of biological inconsistencies. Overexertion, incorrect sitting posture in the office or prolonged work in one posture as a result of a busy professional and social life. Lifting large weights, jerking motions when travelling, and other factors place unnecessary pressure and stress on the spine, contributing to diseases such as sciatica.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Doshasamyata, Gridhrasi, Sciatica.