A COMPARATIVE CONTROL CLINICAL STUDY OF BODHIVRIKSHA KASHYA GHANA VATI IN THE CASES OF VATARAKTA VIS-À-VIS GOUT

Abstract

Gout is metabolic disorder an inflammatory response caused by the buildup of monosodium urate crystals within the joints. This crystal deposition is due to increased uric acid levels in the body. The condition is marked by recurring episodes of intense pain, swelling, and limited joint mobility, significantly affecting the quality of life. In recent years, the prevalence of gout has been on the rise.Based on its etiological and clinical aspects, the Ayurvedic condition known as ‘Vatashonita (VS) or Vatarakta (VR)’ closely parallels gout and hyperuricemia described in modern biomedical science. Vatarakta is identified as a disorder caused by the simultaneous aggravation of Vata and Rakta. In this condition, the VataDosha becomes obstructed due to the increased severity of RaktaDosha. Although it primarily manifests as a Vata-dominant disorder, it involves the imbalance of all three doshas, with Rakta being the primary dhatu affected.