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TO STUDY THE EFFICACY OF AGNIKARMA AND SHAMAN CHIKITSA IN GRIDHRASI –A CASE STUDY

Dr. Akshada A. Gujar*, Dr. Sonal Mirchandani and Dr. Akshay Yadav

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Abstract

Background: A female patient 32 years old was diagnosed as Gridhrasi, given classical treatment according to Ayurvedic text Shaman Chikitsa and Agnikarma treatment was given. Agnikarma treatment useful for Shoola Shaman (Decreasing pain) in Gridhrasi Vyadhi (disease). Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Agnikarma and Shaman Chikitsa in Gridhrasi. Material and Methods: This is a case study of Gridhrasi- Where 32 year old female patient having symptoms of Sphik (buttock) and then radiates to Kati, Prustha (back), Uru(thigh), Janu(knee), Jangha(calf) and Pada(foot) Shoola, Difficulty in walking were indicating confirmed diagnosis of Gridhrasi. VAS scale was applied for the assessment for all symptoms. Management: Shamana Chikitsa (internal medicine) for 15 days and Agnikarma were done. Result and Conclusions: Significant results were observed and symptoms of Gridhrasi that is mainly Shoola (pain) was reduced. It also shows significant changes in VAS Scale. Thus Shamana Chikitsa Yograj guggula, Asthikalpa vati, Avipattikar choorna and Agnikarma (Suvarna Shalaka) has significant effect in the management of Gridhrasi.

Keywords: shool, vyadhi.