Abstract

EFFICACY OF AMBASHTADI GHAN VATI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KANDASTHI BHAGNA: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Anusree E. R.* and Dr. Vishal Verma

ABSTRACT

Trauma has always been a lifelong companion of human. It is very imperative that we come up with productive, reliable and cost effective treatment methodologies to tackle fracture which accounts for the maximum share. The whole objective of fracture management is to restore the normal structural integrity and smoothened functioning of a particular body part without or bare minimum complications. Ayurveda has a vast amount of herbal medications and therapies for the treatment of Bhagna. Ambashtadi gana is mentioned in Sushruta Samhita which has the property of Sandhaniya. Ghan vati was prepared from Ambashtadi gana and a clinical trial was conducted to evaluate its efficacy in Kandasthi bhagna (long bone fracture). Patient had marked relief in pain and swelling which enabled the patient to get back to his daily routine and there were no post fracture complications.

Keywords: Bhagna, Bhagna chikitsa, Ambashtadi ghan vati, Asthi.