ROLE OF AGNIKARMA THERAPY IN THE THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF CALCANEAL SPUR (PARSHNISHOOL)

Abstract

Pain is most common complaint leading patients to seek medical help. Instant relief from such discomfort is often the top priority of patient as well as physician. Parshnishool is one such condition manifests as heel pain (calcaneal spur) and also described as Vatakantaka in scientific texts. This painful condition impacts daily activities, affecting both physical and mental status of patient. Ayurveda offers solutions for calcaneal spurs; Agnikarma is one such approach which effectively treats calcaneal spurs. In Agnikarma, Loha shalaka is utilized for therapeutic burns to acquire pain relief. Vata is responsible for pain and Agni possesses contrasting properties to the Vata therefore provides therapeutic benefits in case of Parshnishool. Present article reported a study in which patients of Parshnishool were treated successfully with the help of Agnikarma. In this study more than 70% patients feel instant relief even after the 1^st treatment with Agnikarma. Study explores scope of Agnikarma in the therapeutic management of Parshnishool.

 Key-Words: Ayurveda, Parshnishool, Agnikarma, Calcaneal Spurs, Vata