Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE OF KATISHOOL WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DIFFERENT AYURVEDA SAMHITAS

Dr. Shilpa Shambhu Waghule* and Dr. Jyoti Vinod Chopade

ABSTRACT

Vata is the prime Dosha among the Tridosha is the major factor responsible for all activities and manifestation of diseases in the body1a. If this Vata lodges in Sandhi, it is characterized by pain, swelling, and restriction of joint movements1b. Commonly this Sandhigatavata is presented in Janusandhi, which is one among the most important weight bearing joint in body and also considered as a Marma. In this fast, life the physician who treats musculoskeletal problems sees patients with low backache, second only to common cold as a cause for primary visit to the doctor. This condition is extraordinarily common, with lifetime prevalence of 60 to 90 % and annual incidence of 5 %. More than 15% of claims for work related injuries are related to lumbar spine.

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