Abstract

EFFICACY OF VAJIGANDHADI TAILA MATRA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SCIATICA

Anil Kumar*, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Alok Kumar Srivastava

ABSTRACT

Sciatica is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis. Available evidence from basic science and clinical research indicates that both inflammation and compression are important in order for the nerve root to be symptomatic. The pain of sciatica is typically felt from the lower back to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee and may reach the foot. A recent review showed that the prevalence of sciatic symptoms is rather variable with values ranging from 1.6% to 43% working population shows comparatively higher rates of sciatica than the general population. In modern medicine there is only symptomatic treatment by the use of NSAIDS. Ayurveda quite effective in treating sciatica. One such treatment is matra basti and pana. Vajigandhadi taila used for matra basti in effect sciatica has “vataharaâ€Â as well asâ€Â vednasthapakâ€Â also acts as rasayan.

Keywords: Sciatic Nerve, Gradhrasi, Matra Basti, Vajigandhadi Taila.