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ROLE OF JANU BASTI AND KALA BASTI IN MANAGEMENT OF SANDHIVATA [OSTEOARTHRITIS] –A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Neha Roat, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Gyan Prakash Sharma

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Occurs when the protective cartilage on the end of the bone wears down over time. It causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in joints. Usually it affected on hands, knee, hips and spine. A variety of causes –Hereditary, Developmental Metabolic and Mechanical. The Ayurvedic approach to the management of sandhivata to provide the complete cure. Sandhivata (Sandhi-Vata) occurs due to aggravation of Vata Dosha and is known as osteoarthritis. Janu Basti and kala basti is treatment for such type of Vikara. Case Report- This is the case study of female patient suffering from osteoarthritis come in jodhpur Panchkarma O.P.D with complaints of pain in both knee joints restricted movement of both leg and difficulty in routine work. Management and Result- The patient is treated with Panchkarma Therapy of Abhayang & Swedana, Kala Basti, Janu Basti and Shaman drugs. Patient found significant relief in their symptoms. all this procedures managing Sandhivata controlling reliving pain maintaining and improving range of movement. Conclusion- In the acute stage of osteoarthritis Ayurveda play an important role but in advance stage of the disease still an awaited, but with the Panchkarma Therapy along with Shaman drugs improved the quality of life.

Keywords: Sandhivata, osteoarthritis, Janu Basti, Ayurveda, Vatavyadhi.