Abstract

BALA RASAYAN AND OSTEO-ARTHRITIS: A CLINICAL REVIEW

Chaubey PK, Singh AK, Singh OP

ABSTRACT

Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis) is the commonest form of articular disorder. It is a type of Vatavyadhi which mainly occurs in Vriddhavastha due to Dhatukshaya, which limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc. thus making patient disabled / handicapped. It being a Vatavyadhi, located in Marmasthisandhi and its occurrence in old age makes it Kashtasadhya. Vata Dosha plays main role in the disease. Shula Pradhana Vedana is the cardinal feature of the disease associated with Sandhishotha with Vata Purna Druti Sparsha, lack of movements of the joints or painful movement of the joints.Sandhigata vata is related with ageing (Dhatu Kshayadestruction of joint protecting mechanism), so Rasayan chikitsa is very effective in its management because it slowdown the process of destruction (ageing) in the body and helps in rejuvenation of Nava Dhatu.Acharya‟s also describes the Rasayan chikitsa in the management of Vata vyadhies (Ch.Chi-28) hence we will select the “Bala (Sida corfolia) Rasayan” to assess the outcome in diseased persons.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Sandhigata Vata, Bala Rasayan, Vata Vyadhi, Ayurveda.