Abstract

THE EFFICACY OF SHODHAN AND SHAMAN CHIKITSA ON VATA VYADHI (EKANGA VATA) - A SINGLE CASE REPORT

Dr. Anshika Tripathi*, Dr. Smita Kadu and Dr. Kunj Thaker

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Abstract

“Vata dosha vitiation is the cause of vata vyadhi, which manifests as pain, stiffness and numbness (depending on the location of the body where it is being vitiated), delirium, sleeplessness, etc. The patient in this case study, a 29-year-old-female is unable to carry out her daily tasks because of excruciating pain in her neck and lower back from prolonged sitting. According to her MRI results, she suffered from an early stage of degenerative disc degeneration, with posterior disc herniation at C4-C5 level and C5-C6 levels, a minor disc bulge at the L5-S1 level and a postero-central disc protrusion at the L4-L5 level. She first underwent allopathic treatment, which included nutritional supplements and analgesics, but it was unable to fully heal her. As a result she began receiving Ayurvedic care. Here she was treated for four months by shodhan and shaman chikitsa. Tools such as „Straight Leg Raise test‟ and „Visual Analogue Scale‟ were used to complete the assessment criteria. The patient experienced complete relief from all her symptoms during her four month follow-up period. This study reveals that the chronic spinal issues which come under vata vyadhi can be significantly relieved with a suitable Ayurvedic diet plan along with shodhan and shaman chikitsa. The Panchakarma treatment and medicines used in the treatment need further evaluation.”

Keywords: Ayurveda, Case report, Vata vyadhi, shodhan and shaman chikitsa.