Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON EFFECT OF CHITRAKADICHURNA IN MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Vd. Uddhao K. Mante*, Vd. Sanjiv Lokhande and Vd. Ankita Kale

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Abstract

Ama and Vata are the primary pathogenic factors implicated in Amavata, which is classified within the Madhyam Rogamarg. The primary sites of manifestation for the cardinal symptoms include Asthi (Bones) and Sandhi (Joints), presenting as Sandhishool (Joint pain), Sandhishotha (Joint swelling), and Sandhigraha (Restricted movement). Clinically, this condition can be correlated with rheumatoid arthritis in contemporary medical texts. In the present case, a 36-year-old female patient reported experiencing pain and morning stiffness in multiple joints for Two year, along with swelling in both hand and wrist joints for the past two months, accompanied by malaise and body ache. A thorough history and clinical assessment led to the diagnosis of Amavata. In response to the patient's signs and symptoms, treatment was initiated based on Ayurvedic principles. Interventions included Oral intake of Chitrakadi Churna 5gm twice a day for a duration of 30 days. Prior to treatment, a grading system was employed based on subjective criteria, and post-treatment evaluations indicated a reduction in severity. No adverse effects were noted during or after the treatment period. The therapeutic approach provided significant relief from the symptoms of Amavata.

Keywords: Amavata, Chitrakadi Churna, Ama, Vata, Madhyam Rogamarg, Rheumatoid arthritis.