A Clinical Case Study on <i>Janu Sandhigata Vata</i> with <i>Dhanwantri Taila Basti</i>

Abstract

The Purpose of the Work: The elderly are prone to the condition known as Sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis). Some ofthe risk/cause factors include lifestyle choices, excessive weight, trauma, and a diet lacking in calcium. Vata is vitiated by Rooksha aahar (dry diet) and Ativyaam (excessive exercise) It mostly affects the body’s weight-bearing joints, particularlythe knee, hip, and lumbar spine. The most prevalent type of articular problems, Sandhigata vata (osteoarthritis) severelyrestricts a sufferer’s ability to walk, dress, bathe, and do other daily tasks. The condition frequently manifests as Shula (pain),Sotha (swelling), Vata Poornadriti Sparsha (crackling sound), and trouble flexing and extending the Sandhi (joints). calciumsupplements, and ultimately joint replacement are all alternatives for therapy. Methodology: A 39-year-old patient with Janu Sandhigata Vata (osteoarthritis) came to Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Salod (H),Wardha. Key Findings and Major Conclusion: This indoor patient received 10 days of Anuvasana with Murchhita Tila Taila(medicated oil) and Dhanwantri Tailam Basti (enema) and 10 days of Abhyanga (massage) at Nabhi (umbilicus), Parshva(flanks), Prushtha (back), and Ubhayapada pradesh. The patient reacted favourably to these Ayurvedic therapies and hadsignificant alleviation symptoms. The patient was treated with Anuvashana and Niruha basti (enema). Schedule for theperiod 08 February 2023 to 18 February 2023 days and substantial positive change in signs and symptoms was observed.