Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF SANDHIVATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

Indu Mundel* and Ravi Sharma

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Abstract

Background: In Ayurveda Sandhivata gets its entity in the chapter of Vatavyadhi which obviously are co-related with neuromuscular disorder including disease of the joints. It is a type of degenerative and articular disorder affecting mainly in the weight bearing joints in advancing age. Materials and Methods: Ayurveda recommends healthy life style through Aahara, Vihara, Aushadha, different kinds of karmas to prevent all kind of diseases. Various Ayurvedic formulations like Rasa Aushadhi, Vati, Guggulu, Kwatha, Ghrita, Taila, and Panchakarma procedures like, Abhyanga, Swedana, Upanaha, Basti, Janubasti, and Agnikarma etc. have been described in classics for treatment of Sandhivata. Results: Therefore, Ayurvedic herbal formulations and Panchakarma procedures are beneficial in such cases and they can positively influence health and quality of life. Modern treatment provides instant relief while on the other hand Ayurveda heals by curing the disease from root and has been considered Apunarbhava Chikitsa which means it prevents recurrence of the disease. Other measures aid in achieving the ultimate goal of cure from the disease.

Keywords: Sandhivata, Janubasti, Agnikarma, Osteoarthritis.