Abstract

Dr. Vikas*, Dr. Ajay Kumar and Dr. Anuradha Lalotra

ABSTRACT

Amavata word is composed of two words Ama and Vata, the condition which is caused by accumulation of Ama and Vata. In terms of medicine Ama refers to the events that follow and the factors that arise because of impaired functioning of 'Agni' whereas in literal terms the word "Ama" means unripe, immature, and undigested Ahara Rasa. This „Ama? is then carried by „Vayu? and travels throughout the body and accumulates in the joints, at the weaker sites (Khavaigunya), produces the symptoms like Sandhi Shotha, Sandhi Shula, Stabhdata (stiffness) and other systemic sign and symptoms of Amavata. The features of Amavata are much identical to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation and pain in and around the joints and affect other body organs. Method: Study was carried out in single group of 10 patients. Patients were selected randomly from the OPD/IPD of the Department of Panchkarma, R.G.G.P.G. Ayurvedic Hospital, Paprola. Panchamuladi Basti was administered according to Kala Basti regime along with Vaishvanara Churna- 3gm BD with Luke warm water after meal was given for 16 days with 15 days follow up period. Results: Out of total 10 patients, 3 patients (30%) showed marked improvement i.e. more than 76% improvement in signs and symptoms and 7 patients (70%) showed moderate improvement i.e., the relief in between 51% to 75%. Conclusion: Panchamuladi Basti and Vaishvanara Churna have shown better relief in most of the cardinal features of Amavata with significant result.