Abstract

ROLE OF AMRUTADYA TAILA MATRA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATARAKTA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Rajesh Km. Dharua* and Alok Km. Srivastava

ABSTRACT

Vatarakta is a disease related with Khavaigunya found in Raktavaha Srotas which includes vitiated Vata and blood. Small joints of feet and hands are mainly affected in Vatarakta. Vata being pre dominant among the Tridosha has the potential to cause more serious and long term diseases than the other two. The classical texts lay down ample of importance to the functions and characteristics of Vata. At the same time, Rakta being the foremost body tissue also play an important role in sustaining the healthy life of the person. Description of Vatarakta has been done since Samhita Kala. According to Aacharya Charaka, clinical features of Vatarakta are different according to site. In case of superficial Vatarakta, symptoms are Kandu (Pruritis), Daha(Burning), Ruk (Pain), Ayaam (Extension), Toda (Pricking pain), Sphurana (Throbbing pain), Kunchana (Contraction), Tvak-Tamra-Shyava-Lohita-Varna (Dusky red or coppery coloration of skin), Bhanjana (Cracking). In case of deep seated Vatarakta, symptoms are Shvayathu (Swelling), Stabdhata (Rigidity), Kathinya(Hardness), Atiruk(Agonizing pain), Tvakashyavavarna, Tamravarna (Dusky red or coppery coloration of skin), Daha(Burning), Toda (Pricking pain) Sphurana (Throbbing pain), Paka(Suppuration), Granthi(Glandular enlargement), Sandhi-Asthi-Majjagat Chhedanavat Vedana(Cutting pain in joints, bones and bone marrow), Sandhi-Asthivakrata(Deformity in joints and bones), Khanjata (Lameness), Pangulya (Paraplegia). Sometimes, both characters co-insides. Amrutadya Taila Matra Basti can provide a better and effective management in Vatarakta.

Keywords: Vatarakta, Stabdhata, Raga, Sphurana, Kandu.