World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS W.S.R.TO SANDHIGATA VATA

Dr. Kumari Priya*, Dr. Shagufta Malhotra

ABSTRACT

Context: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common type of arthritis generally found in older age group. Osteoarthritis is correlated with Sandhigata vata in Ayurveda. It is a joint disorder caused by the erosion of cartilage that cushion bones at joints; causing pain, swelling and stiffness as bones rub together. The joints most commonly affected are the knees, hips, hands and spine. Aim: To understand applied aspect of the ayurveda chikitsa siddhanta of Sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis). Material & method: All the references are taken from the Ayurvedic scriptures, Researches, and journals of Ayurveda. In this study, special emphasis is put into the correct application of sandhigata vata chikitsa described in our classics for a holistic approach to have a good control of the disease and to achieve improvement in quality of life. Conclusion: As OA is one of the common debilitating disease by virtue of its chronic nature and implication it may persist for lifetime but through changes in lifestyle and by following ayurvedic treatment modalities the symptoms of osteoarthritis (Sandhigata vata) can be reduced and the disease can be stopped in its primordial and primary stage to lead a good quality of life. In this paper an attempt is being made to substantiate Ayurvedic principles scientifically.

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