AROHANA KRAMA MATRA BASTI IN JANU SANDHIGATA VATA: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Ayurveda (Science of life) has explained about the pathogenesis and the treatment of various disorders, the incidence of some of which have increased 
in the present scenario due to altered diet habits and lifestyle. Janu Sandhigata Vata is one among the Vata Vyadhi which causes a lot of inconvenience 
and disability in day-to-day activities. It is compared to Osteoarthritis of knee in modern Science. In this case study, a female aged about 57 years 
presented in the OPD of SSCASRH, Bengaluru was diagnosed with Janu Sandhigata Vata of both the knee joints. Arohana Krama Matra Basti with 
Prasarini taila was planned as per Sharangadhara’s reference. There was significant improvement in the patient and was evaluated after treatment and 
also during follow up. There was marked relief with respect to her subjective complaints like pain, improved joint space, walking time, degree of flexion 
and extension & X ray. This type of Arohana Krama Matra Basti can be adopted in future for planning treatment in Janu Sandhigata Vata and also 
taken up in a larger group study to check for better relief, long term effect and reduced side effects. The case is further elaborated in the article.