CLINICAL EFFICACY OF MURIVENNA TAIL KATIBASTI IN KATISHOOL W.S.R. LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS
Dr. Jyoti Meghdambar, Dr. Anuradha Bhalerao*, Dr. Monica Bombe
ABSTRACT
Katishool is the condition, which affects male and female equally. Low back pain is most common complaint with a prevalence of 65 to 90%. Improper sitting postures, traveling, use of two wheeler and sports activities are few important causes.10% of this is because of lumbar spondylosis which is correlated with Katishool in Ayurveda. It is the degenerative condition which affects the discs, vertebral bodies or associated joints of lumbar spine. As Kati is the most probable area affected in this disease, Katibasti was the procedure selected and 10 patients were treated for a period of 8 days. MurivennaTaila was the drug taken for the trial, as it is Vatashamak and the vyadhiadhisthan is Vatasthan.[1] Highly significant results and improvement in cardinal symptoms of Katishool was observed. It also seems improvement in range of movements and pain intensity. This procedure also proved good clinical improvement in pacifying pure Vataja or Vatakaphaja type of Katishool.
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