Abstract

A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF PANCHAKARMA AND RASAYANA THERAPIES IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

*Dr. Rajendra Singh Patel, Dr. Preeti Tiwari and Dr. Supriya Gautam

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Abstract

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent inflammation of joints, leading to pain, deformity, and loss of function. This study investigates the comparative efficacy of Panchakarma and Rasayana therapies in treating RA, integrating Ayurvedic principles with clinical approaches. Panchakarma, a detoxification and purification method, is evaluated alongside Rasayana therapy, known for its rejuvenative properties. A randomized clinical trial involving 60 patients was conducted over 12 weeks to assess improvements in pain, joint function, and overall quality of life. Results indicated that the combined approach of Panchakarma and Rasayana offered significant clinical improvements compared to standard treatments.

Keywords: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Panchakarma, Rasayana, Ayurvedic therapy, Autoimmune diseases.