Abstract

ROLE OF VAMANA KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MEDOJ GRANTHI

Dr. Krunal Makwana*, Dr. Krupali Raut, Dr. Dipti Purani, Dr. Rina Purani, Alpesh Dhandhaliya

Abstract

Medoj Granthi is comparatively large, fatty swellings associated with itching and slight pain. They usually grow very slowly in proportion to body growth. It splits ghee (clarified butter) like discharge.[1] Aacharya Sushruta has mentioned that in Medoja Granthi, prime vitiation is of Kapha and Meda. As per classics, Vaman is best treatment for Kaphaj Vikara. So it can be conducted for the management of various Kaphaj Vikara in Ayurveda. Here, a single case study of a 26 years old male is being presented, who came with complaints of Swelling around left elbow joint, mild pain and itching.Considering the signs and symptoms, according to AcharyaCharakVaman karmawas selected as treatment of Medoj Granthi.Marked improvement in signs and symptoms of Medoj granthi were found.

Keywords: Medoja Ganthi, Vamana karma, Kaphaj Vikara.