A REVIEW ARTICLE ON SANDHIGATA VATA

Abstract

Sandhigatavata is one such clinical entity among Vatavyadhi which affects the locomotion in which Dhatu Kshaya is the prime factor, which is characterised by specific symptoms like joint pain, swelling, stiffness, pain and restricted movement of joints, etc. Acharya Charaka and Vagbhaṭa have described the disease as Sandhigata Anil with Sandhisula (joint pain), Sandhishotha (swelling in joint), Prasarankuncanayoḥ Savedanahpravṛttiḥ (pain during movement like flexion and extension of the joints). Acharya Susruta and Mādhava have described that Hanti Sandhīn (loss of function) is the main symptom of Sandhigatavata. General Hetu of Vatavyadhi can be considered an etiological factor responsible for causing Sandhigatavata. Panchavidha kashaya kalpana can be effective in Kostha-gata or the primary condition of Sandhigatavata, Sneha Kalpna can be helpful in Shakhagata or moderately degenerative condition of Sandhigatavata and Guggulu Kalpana as well as Rasa Aushadhi can effectively treat the terminal or Marma-Asthi-Sandhigata stage of Sandhigatavata.