Holistic Management of Sandhivata Integrating Ayurveda Medicine - A Case Study

Abstract

In the illness known as Sandhigatavata, Vata affects the joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and discomfort while moving them. Among its several causes include injury and Dhatukshaya. These days, analgesics and calcium supplements are used to treat this illness. However, it turns out to have minimal impact. The medicinal care of Sandhigatavata, which is also highly efficient in treating it, is explained in great length in Ayurvedic science. We are reporting a case of a 50-year-old woman who complained of pain over B/L knee joint and restricted movement, and unable to climb stairs. She was tested using Kellgren's radiological scale and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis (Sandhigatavata).^[1] Mahayograja Guggulu, Dashmoola Kwath, Vatavidhwanshaka Rasa, Shamshamani Vati and Eranda Tail were to be administered internally, while Swedana was to be administered outwardly as Janu Basti with Mahanarayana oil for 21 days respectively. The effectiveness of the therapy was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain, the Swelling Score, and the Womac Scale for evaluating daily routine job abilities. The visual analogue pain scale, range of motion, and capacity for daily regular tasks all showed notable improvements. The appropriate use of  internal Snehana and external Swedana in this patient greatly enhanced their quality of life. As a treatment for a degenerative disease that is quite prevalent in our culture, this discovery is extremely pertinent to the current situation.^[2]