Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint)

Abstract

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common degenerative joint disorder seen in modern India. Either due to faulty lifestyle, poor quality and deficient food or due to age related changes in bone and joints, incidence of this disease has risen. Ayurveda medicine has a better role in the management of degenerative joint disorder. Maha Yogaraja Guggulu, Kaishora Guggulu, Maha Rasnadi Kwatha, Narayana Taila are few formulations which are commonly used in this disease. These formulations are having actions like regenerative, Rasayana, Vedana Sthapana, Vatahara, etc. Ayurveda treatment has better result on osteoarthritis patients. The present paper highlights the role of Ayurveda Medicine in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee joint.