Abstract

Priyanka Uiekay Dhurvey* and Praveen Raghuwanshi

ABSTRACT

Sandhigata Vata is the commonest form of articular disorder. It is a type of Vatavyadhi which mainly occurs in Vriddhavastha due to Dhatukshaya. The vitiated Vata when takes shelter in Sandhisthana causes pain, swelling, stiffness, crepitus is known as Sandhivata. Sandhivata is the most common disease in the world which affecting a large population. Sandhivata term is derived from “Sandhi” and “Vata” which means when Vata lodges in Sandhi causes pain, swelling, restriction of joint movements. Clinical presentation of Sandhivata is closely mimics to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease. According to Ayurveda Sandhivata is a type of Vatavyadhi which more commonly occurs in Vridhavasta. In present era due to its chronicity, incurability, complications, Sandhivata become a challenging disease. Sandhivata commonly affects knee joint, hip joint, and it is more common in weight wearing joint among all joints. If knee joint involved condition become more painful. Early diagnosis of Sandhivata such as through symptoms or screenings, can often lead to better treatment outcomes and a higher likelihood of successful recovery. To palliate Vata dosha a lot of herbal and herbo-mineral drugs described in Ayurvedic Samhitas Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) is one of the best for Vata Shaman Rasna Vataharanam.