A review on ayurvedic management of Sandhivata with respect to Osteoarthritis

Sachinkumar Sahebrao Patil 1, * and Sadhana Suresh Rangnekar 2

1 Department of Kayachikitsa, M. A. M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune- 411028.
2 M. A. M.’s Sumatibhai Shah AyurvedMahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune- 411028.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(02), 1032-1036
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.2.1233
 
Publication history: 
Received on 20 September 2022; revised on 17 November 2022; accepted on 20 November 2022
 
Abstract: 
Sandhivata (osteoarthritis), a degenerative disorder of the joints especially affecting weight bearing joints like knee joint, elbow joint etc. results in painful and restricted movement of the affected joint. Old age, malnutrition, obesity, working pattern, etc. are the contributing factors for manifestation of Sandhivata. Sandhivata has been mentioned in Ayurved under title of Vata Vyadhi. Various Ayurvedic formulations like Kwatha, Guggulu Kalpana, Ghreeta, Taila, Gutika, Rasa Aushadhi and Panchakarma procedures like, Abhyanaga, Swedana, Basti, Janubasti, Rasayana therapy, Agnikarma have been mentioned in classics for treatment of Sandhivata. Use of these various formulations and treatment modalities, considering Vikara Prakruti, Vikara Adhisthana and Vikara Sammutthana can provide expected results in such joint deteriorating condition. An attempt has been done to review various formulations mentioned in Ayurveda classics for treatment of Sandhivata and tried to establish the guideline for rational use of these treatment modalities in specific pathological condition of Sandhivata, which may be useful for clinician and researcher for their clinical practice and future research plan respectively.
 
Keywords: 
Ayurvedic Treatment; Vata Vyadhi; Cartilage Lesions; Review
 
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