International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2024;3(4):208-210
Management of Sandhigatavata Vyadhi (Osteoarthritis) by Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine
Author Name: Dr. Santosh Kumar; Dr. Ravinder Singh; Dr. Nitin Urmaliya;
Abstract
Sandhigata Vata is a Vyadhi of Vriddhavastha, but today's lifestyle is also responsible for its increased incidence in young age groups. This disease is mainly due to the Aggregated Vata. According to modern science and Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis is almost similar to Sandhigatavata Vyadhi. In India, 80% of the 65+ population suffers from wear and tear of joints and 40% of these people mainly suffer from severe Osteoarthritis. In India, Arthritis is not a life-threatening disease, but it happens at the wrong end of life. The disease Osteoarthritis causes work disability with Joint pain and stiffness. In modern medical science, mainly analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs or surgery are the mainstay for Osteoarthritis but in Ayurveda, proper treatment is mentioned in all Samhitas, especially in Charaka Samhita. So, this paper aims to present the details of Sandhigatavata Vyadhi with management.
Keywords
Sandhigata Vata, Sandhigatavata Vyadhi, Dhatushoshana, Mriudu Virechana, Swedana, Dhatushoshana