Abstract

*Dr. Archana S. L., Dr. K. Gangadharanand and Dr. Sreelekha M. P.

ABSTRACT

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the leading causes of mobility impairment worldwide. Conventional treatments include physiotherapy, patient education, weight management, and medication therapy, which comprises non-opioid analgesics, topical agents, opioids, and intra-articular steroid injections. Severe cases may require knee replacement surgery. However, these methods often present challenges related to side effects and long-term efficacy. In Ayurvedic medicine, knee osteoarthritis aligns with the condition Janu Sandhigata Vata. In this, “Janu” refers to the knee, “Sandhi” to the joint, and “Vata” denotes the air element. With aging, Vata dosha exacerbates, causing the gradual deterioration of the joint. Symptoms like sandhi shoola (joint pain) and sandhi shotha (joint swelling) are characteristic of this condition. Pooteekatintrinyadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil, rich in anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, traditionally applied externally and followed by Swasthika Bandhana (therapeutic bandaging) for three weeks. The oil is prepared as per Sharangadhara Taila Paka Vidhi and utilizes herbs known for their Vata-Kapha hara (alleviating Vata and Kapha) properties This study evaluates the effect of Pooteekatintrinyadi Taila bandaging in the management of knee osteoarthritis.