Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA THROUGH CHURNA BASTI: A CLINICAL STUDY

Dr. Tejashwini D. S.*, Dr. Prashanth A. S., Dr. Bhuvaneshwari and Dr. Rajashree K. Sooji

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Abstract

Ama and Vata are two potent components of any disease that is manifested in the body and Amavata being the prime of them. It is a disease where the symptoms are expressed in Sandhi such as Sandhishoola, Sandhi-shotha and Sandhi-graha. Based on the symptoms expressed it can be correlated with the ‘Rheumatoid Arthritis’ from Modern medical science. A 39 years old female, presenting the complaints of pain and swelling in Bilateral shoulder joints, wrist joint and knee joints visited our OPD of Kayachikitsa at Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Hospital, Hubballi. She also presented with morning stiffness since 15 days (on and off since 13 years), reduced sleep due to pain since 5 days. Complete history and clinical evaluation lead to the diagnosis of Amavata. Langhana, Deepana- Pachana, local Ruksha Swedana and Churna Basti were administered along with oral medication. Ayurvedic therapy gives significant relief in symptoms of Amavata.

Keywords: Amavata, Ama, Vata, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Langhana, Pachana, Ruksha Valuka Swedana.