Abstract

Dr. Akshay P. Tambe* and Dr. Vijay Dive

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda deals with holistic approach of the life. Ayurveda is a science that impart all knowledge of life. The changes in life style and food habits often leads to vitiation in Dosha, Dhatu and mala creating vyadhi (disease) in the body. The balance of different fundamental elements in the sharir(body) is the sign of good health. Ayurvedic remedies are found very effectiveve and useful to sustain the equllibrium. Gridhrasi, Amavata, and Vatarakta etc. are the few Vata related diseases. According to Charak, Gridhrasi is characterised by onset of Ruja (pain), Toda (pricking) and Stambha (stiffness) initially in Sphika (gluteal region) and then radiating distally to Kati-Prishtha (lower back), Jangha (thigh), Janu (knee) till Pada (feet). Gridhrasi is one of the common Vata Vyadhi. In this disease Vata get vitiated due to various causes. In this disease Vata get vitiated due to various causes. The present life style not only disturbs the healthy Ahar (diet) but Vihar (daily exercise, routine etc.) also. Whenever Vata Dosha get aggrevated in body ( Sharir ), it become dominant in Snyau - characterised by Ruja (pain) in the waist, back, thigh, knee and calf region along the course of Sciatic nerve. It is commonly seen in middle age to elder age which hampers day to day activity like walking, running, sitting, daiy work etc.