Open AccessCLINICAL EVALUATION OF DASAMOOLADI GHRITA VASTI, UPANAHA AND ORAL POLYHERBOMINERAL COMPOUND IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE JOINTS (JANU SANDHIGATA VATA)
Author(s) -
Rima Bhattacharyya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj05p5042021
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoarthritis , physical therapy , clinical trial , disease , quality of life (healthcare) , alternative medicine , pathology , nursing
Sandhigata Vata is the most common form of musculoskeletal disorder. It is a degenerative disease, mostly affects female and the most common age group is in between 35-65 years. Osteoarthritis hampers day to day activities and leads to deformity. Hence, Ayurveda improves the quality of life of osteoarthritis patients through internal and external therapies. In this particular study, Janu Sandhigata Vata patients are treating with Dasamooladi Matra Vasti, Upanaha and oral polyherbomineral compound for a duration of 2 months, in dept. Of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Guwahati. The aim of this trial is to establish Ayurvedic Principle of treatment along with various drug options for both internal and external measures to manage Sandhigata Vata. However, further research studies are needed to fulfil the aims and objectives.Keywords: Janu sandhigata Vata, osteoarthritis, Dasamooladi Matra Vasti, Upanaha, oral polyherbomineral compound, clinical trial.