Abstract

VATA VYADHI CHIKITSA ACCORDING TO PANCHAKARMA

Dr. Kirti Tomar

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Abstract

The Acharayas have described types of Vatavyadhi as Dhatukshayajanya & Margavrodhajanya. The Chikitsa varies according the type of Vatavyadhi i.e. Shamana & Shodhana. Panchakarma is mentioned as Shodhana Chikitsa Prakara which involves various therapeutic procedures beneficial in eliminating vitiated Vata and other Dosha in body resulting in permanent relief and non-recurrence of Vatavyadhis. So now a day Panchakarma therapies are being used worldwide in neuro-muscular and joint disorders which are correlated with Vatavyadhis mentioned in Ayurved classics. In Ayurveda the disease Sandhigata Vata resembles with OA, which is described under Vatavyadhi. Treatment provides symptomatic relief, but the underlying pathology remains unchecked due to the absence of effective drugs. In the management of Sandhigata Vata, all the Acharyas have described the employment of Bahya Snehan, Swedana, Abhyantara Tikta Snehapana and Basti treatment.

Keywords: Vatavyadhi, Chikitsa, Panchakarma, Ayurveda, Sandhigata, Snehan, Swedana, Snehapana, Basti.