Abstract

ROLE OF BASTI AND SHAMAN CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA) - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Neha Rawat and Dr. Vivek Sharma

Abstract

In present era the disorders pertaining to locomotor system are observed in an increasing pattern as a result of various factors such as faulty posture during work in offices, long standing and jerky movements during travel and sports. All these factors either alone or in conjunction may lead to low backache and sciatica due to undue pressure on spine. In present scenario the lifetime incidences of lower backache pain is estimated to be 50-70% out of which more than 40% incidences are due to sciatica. In parlance with sciatica, a severe debilitating disease named Gridhrasi has been mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. Ayurveda treats it by Shodhan and Shaman Chikitsa which could be safe, effective, economically affordable and free from any untoward effects. In this case study patient suffering from Gridhrasi Was treated with Shodhan and Shaman Chikitsa for one month in kayachikitsa IPD of pt. Khushilal Sharma ayurveda college and hospital, Bhopal (M.P.).Treatment given-Kala Basti (Niruha Basti- Dhasmooladi Kwatha and Ashthapan Basti-Sahachar Tail) for 16 days. Kati Basti and Adharang Abhyanga with Vatshamak Tail and Adhrang Nadi Swedan. Vatari guggulu 500mg, Rasnasaptaka kwatha 20 ml and Rasraj Ras 1 tablet (125mg) given twice daily.

Keywords: Sciatica, Gridhrasi, Ayurveda, Basti, Shaman chikitsa.