Abstract

“BASIC DESCRIPTION OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA) ACCORDING TO AYURVED” A LITERARY REVIEW

*Dr. Mahaveer Bairwa, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra and Dr. Brahmanand Sharma

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Abstract

In the modern era, gridhrasi is a problem that is frequently encountered and is caused by the altered way of life. Gridhrasi is regarded as one of the important Vata Vyadhis (Sciatica). The term "Gridharsi" denotes a patient whose gait is similar to a "Gridhra"(Vulture). Gridhrasi’s symptom pain originates from Sphika (Hip region) & Pain radiates from Sphika (Hip region) to uru (Thigh), Janu (Knee joint), Jangha (Leg) and pada (Foot). In Gridhrasi, there is stiffness in the feet and pain like pricking of needles in the affected parts.

Keywords: Vata Vyadhi, Kati Basti, Sciatica, Gridhrasi.