Abstract

EVALUATE THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF MASHADI UPANAHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JANU SANDHIGAT VATA- CASE REPORTS

*Vd. Harshada Satish Manjare and Dr. Sachin Vasant Utpat

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Abstract

Janu sandigatavata is one among the vata vyadhi described. Knee joint being the major weight bearing one is more prone for wear and tear resulting in nearly degenerative changes. Janu sandhigatavata may be correlated with osteoarthritis of knee joint due to resemblance in various modalities of treatment. This includes both internal and external treatment. Snehan and swedan are prescribed as common treatments in vata vyadhi, Upanaha Sweda is an Ayurvedic therapy that uses warm poultices applied to specific areas of the body to reduce pain, inflammation, and promote healing. Effective for various musculoskeletal conditions. Hence, we conduct study on 10 patients to Evaluate the clinical efficacy of Mashadi Upanaha in the management of Janu Sandhigat Vata, before application of upanaha snehan of janu sandhi is done by sadhishotha were reduced by 65% in 1st application. Pain was relieved in 7 patients by 50% in 3rd application. 3 patients got relieved in sadhisula and shotha by 40%. After 7 days regular of janusadhigatavata. Thus, mashadi upanaha is effective in relieving local symptoms of janusandhigatavata.

Keywords: Mashadi Upanaha, Janu Sandhigata Vata.