Abstract

Dr. Manoranjan Muduli* and Dr. Padma Lochan Sankhua

ABSTRACT

Panchakarma is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with the purification of the vitiated doshas of the body through Shodhana therapy. Less improvements are observed in the diseases treated by Shamana therapy in comparision to Shodhana therapy. Our Acharyas have described the Vatavyadhi under the heading of Ashta maha gada, which hampers day-to-day life of the individuals. Avabahuka is considered to be a disease which usually affects the shoulder joint (Ansa Sandhi) due to kupita vata dosha leading to the shoshana of amsa sandhi, thereby leading to akunchana of sira at that site and giving rise to loss of movement. Patra Pottali Pinda Sweda is a type Shankara sweda in which swedana is done by pottali (Bolus) made up of leaves of medicinal plants. Swedan usually relives Stambha, Gourava and Sheetata of the body. A 52 years old male patient presented with pain, stiffness and restricted movement of left shoulder joint, treated with Patra Pottali Pinda Sweda for 15 days. After completion of the treatment there was marked improvement of pain, stiffness along with improvement of shoulder movement.