Abstract

A LITRATURE REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAKANTAKA (PLANTAR FASCIITIS)

Thakre Sarita1*, Baghel Dheeraj singh2, Singh Balendra3, Sahu Subhodh4, Parhi Piyush Ranjan5 and Sahu Chanchal6

Abstract

Pain is the one symptom which affects our daily routine activities and the quality of life. Pain in heel is one of among such pain, which causes difficulty in walking and it disturbs daily routines. In Ayurveda this symptom can co-relate with Vatakantaka. Vatakantaka is basically a vyadhi of vitiated vata dosha and under vata vyadhi. It causes severe heel pain. It is a clinical diagnosis, as patients classically presents with pain that is particularly severe with the first few steps in the morning. Ayurveda describes the condition as Vatakantaka, resulting due to vitiation of Vata-kapha Dosha. Although it is a self-limited condition; however, due to the severity of pain. This ailment is treated, according to Ayurveda. This article discusses Plantar Fasciitis in relation to Vatakantaka and offers the best accessible treatments. Ayurvedic treatment is one of the best for management of plantar fasciitis. Snehana, Swedana, Raktamokshana, Agnikarma, Eranda Tailapana are considered to be effective for the treatment of Vatakantaka.

Keywords: Vatakantaka, Agnikarma, Abhyanga, Raktamokshana, Plantar fasiciitis.