World Journal of
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AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO JANUSANDHIGATA VATA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Kajal Raskotra*, Dr . Ammana Sharma, Dr. Sunil Kamboj

ABSTRACT

A degenerative disease is a disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs will progressively deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habit.. In Ayurveda it is called as Kaalaja Jara. There are many degenerative diseases like degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, neurodegenerative dieases. The elderly are prone to the condition known as Janusandhigata vata (osteoarthritis). Some of the 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, particularly the knee, hip, and lumbar spine. The most prevalent type of articular problems, Janusandhigata vata (osteoarthritis) severely restricts a sufferer’s ability to walk, dress, bathe, and do other daily tasks. The condition frequently manifests as Shula (pain), Sotha (swelling), VataPoornadriti Sparsha (crackling sound), and trouble flexing and extending the Sandhi (joints). calcium supplements, and ultimately joint replacement are all alternatives for therapy. Methodology: A 58 years male patient with Janusandhigata Vata (osteoarthritis) came to Jammu institute of Ayurveda and Research Hospital, Nardani, Jammu. Key Findings and Major Conclusion: This indoor patient received 15 days of Janubasti with Mahanararayana taila and Ksheerabala Taila, Avagaha in Dhanwantri and Nirgundi Taila for 15 days and Upanaha with Shigru leaves for 15 days. The patient reacted favourably to these Ayurvedic therapies and had significant alleviation symptoms. Schedule for the period 24 August 2023 to 10 September 2023 and substantial positive change in signs and symptoms was observed. Material and Method – Ayurvedic classical texts, modern literature, Research articles and research journals. Result - In Ayurveda, the treatment of Janusandhigatavata is aimed at reducing the Vata dosha and to balance the shleshaka kapha. For this many procedures have been mentioned like Snehana, Swedana, Mridu Samshodhan, Janubasti Upanaha, Avagaha, Agnikarma, Bandhana, etc are also described. Discussion - Ayurveda being a holistic system giving equal importance to physical, mental and spiritual well being.

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