A CASE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SHOOLAGHAN (ANALGESIC) EFFECT OF VAITARANA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA
Sanju*, Rajeev Kumar Pandey and Divya Gupta
ABSTRACT
Amavata, an Ayurvedic condition similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is characterized by the accumulation of Ama (toxins) and Vata dosha, leading to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Acharya Chakradatta mentioned treatment modalities for Amavata are Langhana, Swedana, Tikta, Deepana, Katu Dravya, purgatives, intake of Sneha and Application of enemas. Teekshna basti such as Vaitarana Basti is indicated in the treatment of Amavata since it possesses qualities like Amapachana, Srotoshodhana and Vatakaphahara. A 26-year-old female patient visited Panchakarma OPD, having pain and swelling in both knee and wrist joints for 3 months, loss of appetite for 2 months and morning stiffness for more than 60 minutes for 2 months. The patient received a course of Vaitarana Basti and Anuvasana Basti over 16 days, along with Sthanika Abhyanga (local oil massage) and Nadi Swedana (steam therapy). The treatment resulted in significant reduction in pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected joints (knees and wrists).
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