Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KATIGRAHA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sonu Chouhan*, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Jain, Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Dr. Barkha Mandloi and Dr. Nidhi Vishwakarma

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Abstract

Katigraha is an important clinical, social, economic and public health problem affecting the population worldwide. Ayurveda has mentioned panchakarma therapies for the treatment of katigraha. It is the condition which is characterized by stiffness, pain in low back region and impaired functioning of lumber spine region due to vitiation of vata in katipradesh. It is a disorder with many possible causes, taking place in many groups of the people. In our ancient texts katishoola and katistabhadhata have been described in various clinical conditions. The common causes are sedentary life style, lack of exercise, driving in hunched position, poor standing and sitting posture, obesity etc. Management was done in this case with abhyanga, swedana, kati Basti and kala Basti plan along with internal medications.

Keywords: Katigraha, Katibasti, Lowback pain, Trayodasang guggul, katishoola.