Abstract

THE ROLE OF MAHA VISHGARBHA TAIL & DASHMOOLA TAILA KATI BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KATI SHOOL W.S.R LUMBER SPONDYLOSIS

*Dr. Sarla Gwala, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Gyan Prakash Sharma

Abstract

The degenerative change in the disc and lumbar spine is known as Lumbar Spondylosis. Katishula is localized Vata vyadhi in which Prakupita vayu affects Sandhi. According to Anshansha Kalpana of Katishula, the Vatavitiated due to Ruksha and Shita guna, which lead to Dhatukshaya. Katishula, according to its sign and symptoms can be compared to Lumbar spondylosis in modern medical science. Kati Basti: The procedure of applying heat to the sacral or lumbar region by retaining warm medicated oil within a specially formed frame in this area is popularly known as ‘Kati Basti’. This is form of giving fomentation to localized area.

Keywords: Maha vishgarbha taila, kati basti, kati shoola, lumber spondylosis.