NIRGUNDI PATRA IN SANDHIGATA VATA: CASE STUDY

Abstract

Joint pain is a frequently seen complaint during practice especially due to osteoarthritis. In the present case study, 30 years old male, yoga teacher by profession suffering from Sandhigata vata came for Ayurvedic management. Sandhigata vata is one of the Vatavyadhi which corresponds to the Osteoarthritis. Nirgundi Patra Kashaya was given to the patient which is Vaatahara, Shothahara and Shoolahara as a treatment orally. The parameters like Vaatapurnadritisparsha Shotha, Prasaranaakunchanayovedana, Atopa, Sandhi shoola are used for the assessment and grading was done, patient got relieved by the time of completion of the study which is evident by grading. It is proved from the present case study that Nirgundi Patra is effective in Sandhi gata vaata.

Key words: Sandhigata vata, Nirgundi Patra, Osteoarthritis.