Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON VATARAKTA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GOUT

Dr. Sushma R. Patil* and Dr. Priyanka Puri

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Abstract

Vatarakta, a common metabolic disorder. Vatarakta is included in Avruta vata concept, where vata Dosha gets covered by Rakta Dhatu. Pain, swelling, inflammation and inability to perform day to day activities along with raised uric acid levels are some of the sign and symptoms Vatarakta. Despite major advances in treatment of gout, many patients with gout are not properly controlled. Hence here is an attempt to understand Vatarakta from Ayurvedic perspective to enhance further knowledge of the disease and its management.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vatarakta, Gout, Chikitsa of Vatarakta.