Abstract

Dr. Sanjeev M. Khuje and Dr. Pawan Garg*

ABSTRACT

Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis which occurs when the defensive cartilage at the end of the bones wears down or breaks down over time leading to pain, swelling and stiffness. In Ayurveda, Sandhivata (osteoarthritis) is described under Vata vyadhi (diseases caused by vata dosha). It is a state when vitiated vata reside in the affected joint causing carry and tear in the joint. The term Sandhivata (considered as Osteoarthritis -OA in Ayurveda) is derived from two words Sandhi and Vata. Sandhi is considered as joint and Vata is one in the midst of the three Dosha namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Sandhivata affects most commonly the weight comportment joints, primarily the knee joint. Sandhivata is challenging to treat due to its chronicity, incurability, and complication. Treatment in existing health science (modern or allopathy) is aimed primarily to alleviate only symptoms temporarily and is accompanied by a variety of negative side effects, toxic effects, and unpleasant reactions. The etiopathogenesis and symptomatology of Sandhivata are succinctly described in the Ayurvedic classics. One such chronic, inflammatory, and degenerative condition that significantly affects a person's quality of life is Sandhivata, Which can be very well correlated with OA of the knee joint. Treatment approach in Ayurveda system of health care prominence on Aahaara (diet)- Vihara (physical activities) as chief measure in treating any disease followed with use of Samshmana, Samshodhana or Shalya karma. Patient OPD nu – KC/20250303/7351/127193 was suffering from Sandhigatavata (Osteoarthritis) treated with Asthiposhaka vati, Panchatiktaghritaguggulu, Balarista and Sarvang application of Balaashwagandha Taila. Patient got significant result after the complete Treatment.