World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ROLE OF PANCHKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF HEAD OF FEMUR

Jansz Manori*, Abeynayake Pemadasa, Singh Sarvesh Kumar and Rajoria Kshipra

ABSTRACT

Avascular necrosis is the condition affecting different bones resultants death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply to the bone in transiently or permanently. Femoral head is the most commonly affected area in avascular necrosis. Ayurveda diagnosis made as the Astimajjagata Vata under Vata Vyadhi. This is a progressive disorder and ultimately therapeutic approach is having surgical intervention. All therapeutic procedures in modern medicine for avascular necrosis might be introduced as cost worthy and poor prognosis. Ayurveda can effectively interrupt to the avascular necrosis with their cost effective and non-invasive approach. Unique Panchkarma therapies along with palliative medications have miracle effect and can boost the quality of life of condition of avascular necrosis. Brimhana therapy, Abhyanga, Parisheka and Tiktakshira Basti etc have excellent beneficial and cost effective validity in the management of Astimajjagata Vata. The purpose of this study was to review the current use of Panchkarma for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

[Full Text Article]   [Download Certificate]