A CLINICAL REVIEW OF TILA TAIL MATRA BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI W.S.R TO SCIATICA

Gridhrasi(Sciatica) is Vataj Nanatmajvyadhi, having shifting pain in lower limb radiating from Sphik, Prushtha and affecting Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in order. Gridhrasi is of two types 1) Vataj: characterized by severe pain 2) Vata-Kaphaja: has symptoms Tandra, Gaurav and Aruchi. Basti is most common among Panchakarma due to its multiple effects. Pitta and Kapha are dependent on Vata as it governs their functions. Basti is not only best for Vata disorders, but also equally effective in correcting the morbid Pitta, Kapha and Vata. Charaka Acharya has considered Basti therapy as half of the treatment of all disease. Matrabasti is subtype of Anuvasan Basti. It is administered in very small amount and hence is very convenient in present day life. All acharya has explained about Matrabasti and considered safe and useful in many conditions where other varieties of Basti are contraindicated. It is specially used to treat various Vataja disorders. Signs and symptoms of Ghridrasi are relived when treated with Tila Tail Matra Basti.Keyword: Gridhrasi, Matrabasti, Sciatica, Nanatmaj Vyadhi, Anuvasanbasti, Vataja disorders, Tila Tail.