Abstract

CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS WSR AVASTHA ANUSARA CHIKITSA IN GRAHANI ROGA

*Dr. Anju K. Bhardwaj and Dr. Vijay Dandavatimath

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that is characterized by diffuse inflammation of the rectal and colonic mucosa. UC involves the rectum in 95% of cases and may be extended continuously and circumferentially to more proximal parts of the large intestine.[1] Ayurvedic classics has explained disease entity called as Grahani Roga in detail with cardinal feature explained as frequent passage of undigested stool either loose or constipated.[2] This is a case of female patient of Ulcerative colitis who was treated with principle of management of Grahani Roga in Ayurvedic texts. Oral administration of formulations like Dadimashtak Choorna, Avipattikar Coorna, etc as per Avastha (according to stage of disease) of Grahani managed the condition very well. Frequency of stool, Bleeding and mucous discharge was reduced. Mayo Scoring system for Asessement of Ulcerative Colitis activity was used to compare efficacy of treatment. With the results of this study and further clinical research it will be evident that Ayurvedic treatment can effectively manage UC.

Keywords: Ulcerative Colitis, Grahani, Mayo Scoring System.