Abstract

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF GUDUCHI-SUNTHI YOG IN AMAVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS)

Dr. Kalpesh Gulve*, Dr. Vaishali Kuchewar and Dr. Shubham Shinde

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Abstract

The two primary causes of Amavata production are Ama and Vata. The primary factor for this illness, which generates Ama, is Agni derangement. This Ama is circulated throughout the body by the vitiated vata dosha and becomes localised in the Sandhis (joints), resulting in shool, sandhigraha, and shoth over the joints. The rheumatological disorder known as Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is a chronic, progressive, auto-immune, inflammatory disease, is strikingly similar to the clinical signs of Amavata. Modern medicine uses NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, DMARDs, and immune suppressants to address the symptoms. All of these drugs could have detrimental physiological adverse effects. This emphasises the importance of utilising an Ayurvedic treatment strategy to mitigate RA's impacts. Aim: Comparative study on the efficacy of Guduchi-Sunthi yog in Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Material and methods: 60 Amavata patients (30 in each group) who met the inclusion criteria were chosen for the current study. Group B (trial) received treatment with Guduchi- Sunthi Yog (4 gm thrice a day), whereas Group A (control) received treatment with Sunthi Churna (2 gm thrice day). Both groups received Valuka Pottali Swedana twice daily for 30 days and Eranda Taila 10–30ml (as per the patient's Koshtha) twice a week on an empty stomach with lukewarm water. Results: Both groups' subjective and objective parameters significantly improved throughout the course of treatment. However, the trial group showed superior improvement. Conclusion: The study offered solid support for the effectiveness and security of Guduchi-Sunthi Yog along with Eranda Taila and Valuka pottali swedana.

Keywords: Amavata, Ama, Rheumatoid arthritis, Guduchi, Sunthi, Valuka pottali swedana.