Abstract

THE REVIEW OF VATARAKTA IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Atharv Madan Khade and Dr. Parag Deshmukhe

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Abstract

- In vatarakta vat is pradhan dosh while pitta and kaph also vitiated. Rakta dhatu is main dushya. Sushruta described Vatarakta under Vatavyadhi Chikitsa while Charak and Vaghbhat mention separate chapter of vatarakta. - Now a days vatarakta is a major Vatavyadhi caused due to sedentary lifestyle. - The symptoms of Gout has similarities with Vatarakta lakshanas mentioned in various granthas. It is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder with severe pain, burning sensation, tenderness, inflammation of the affected joints. In Gout uric-acid in blood raises and forms crystals in the joints that causes intense pain, swelling and stiffness, it usually starts with big toe. - The present review contains Ayurvedic aspect of vatarkta described by various acharyas in granthas. It has Nidana, samprapti, purva-rupa, rupa, sadhyata-asadhyata, chikitsa and pathya apathy described by various acharyas.

Keywords: Vatarakta, Vatavyadhi, Gout, musculoskeletal system, uric acid.