A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF DASHANG SUNTHI LEPA IN MANAGEMENT OF SANDHI SHOTHA AND SHULA
*Dr. Shweta Santosh Naik, Dr. Basil S. M. Cardozo, Dr. Mithun M. Bondre, Prof. Dr. Sangram Keshari Das
ABSTRACT
Sandhi (Joints) Shotha (Swelling) and Shula (Pain) are widely observed symptoms in many diseases like Aamvata (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Vatarakta (Gouti Arthritis), Avabhahuka (Frozen Shoulder), Vatakantaka (Ankle Sprain), Sandhigatavata (Osteoarthritis). The Present Study is aimed at finding out an effective remedy for Sandhi Shotha and Shula. In this study, after going through the different treaties of Ayurveda we selected Lepa a Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa (Application of medicine externally) in treating Sandhi Shotha and Shula. Following formulation Dashang Sunthi and placebo for Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa (Application of medicine externally) to judge their efficacy in management of Sandhi Shotha and Sandhi Shula were selected. Dashang Sunthi are having 11 herbs and possessing Tridoshahara and Vata Kaphashamaka property were selected in management of Sandhi Shotha and Shula. The aim of selecting the Dashang Sunthi lepa as modern medicine asking for the evidence based studies on various preparations used in Ayurveda we decided to clinically and scientifically evaluate it and gather evidences based medicine which further can be helpful to other Vaidyas, Doctor fraternity and general public as well and therefore this study has been taken up.
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