Abstract

ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA IN MANAGEMENT OF VATARAKTA: A CASE REPORT

Vijayashree M. C., Shaila Borannavar and Ananta S. Desai

ABSTRACT

In the present revolutionary era the life of a person is hectic and materialistic and is quite difficult due to the various obstacles which are experienced during the routine life. The disease Vatarakta is one of them. Vatarakta is more distressing and common metabolic disorder prevalent in this era. It is Vatapradhana Tridoshaja Vatavyadhi where Rakta is main Dushya. Vata is a predominant Dosha in Vatarakta, when it is excessively aggravated with vitiated Rakta is called Vatarakta. The etiology and symptomatology of Gout is very much similar to that of Vatarakta. Gouty arthritis is a disorder of purine metabolism and is inflammatory response to the MSUM (Monosodium Urate Monohydrate) crystals formed secondary to hyperuricemia. It is one of the main articular disease, which is characterized by severe pain, tenderness, inflammation and burning sensation in the affected joints. Ayurvedic treatment that can improve the condition and also overcome the adverse effects, So an attempt is made to understand and treat the condition. The Panchakarma is not only a important component of Ayurvedic treatment but it is also forms the fundamental basis of Ayurveda therapy. These detoxification procedures are essential components of the management in various metabolic disorders, So Panchakarma is an unique approach in the management of Vatarakta. Thus, the above case study has shown that the metabolic disorders such as Gouty arthritis can be managed effectively in Ayurveda by undergoing regular Shodhana and following the regimens accordingly.

Keywords: Vatarakta, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Gouty arthritis.