AN AYURVEDA LITERATURE REVIEW OF VATARAKTA(GOUT) IN BRIHATRAYI

Abstract

Background- Unbalanced Vata and Rakta cause health issues likeVatarakta (gout), where aggravated Vataand impure Rakta play key roles. Vatarakta is a chronic disease with joint pain, stiffness, and swelling involving vitiated Vatadosha and Rakta Dhatu. Vitiated Vata is blocked by vitiated Rakta. Vatarakta has two stages: Uttana (affecting Twak and Mansadhatu) and Gambhir (affecting Asthi, Majja, and deeper Dhatu). NidanaPanchaka is a key diagnostic tool with five components: Nidana, Poorvarupa, Roop, Upashaya, and Samprapti, each aiding early disease understanding and treatment. This review summarises the history of Vatarakta from the Vedic era onward. Aim- The aim of this study is to covering its causes (Nidana), pathophysiology (Samprapti), symptoms (Rupa), prognosis (Sadhyta- Asadhyta), complications (Upadrava), treatment (Chikitsa), and dietary guidance (Pathya- Apathya) according to different Samhita. Method- Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astang Hridaya (Brihatrayi), database such as Scopus, Google Scholar etc, some research works were reviewed for better understanding to Vatarakta with its treatment protocol. Conclusion- Different type of Hetu (causative factors) described in Samhitas are responsible for Vatarakta. By avoiding these Hetus and adopting the Pathya Apathya along with Samanya and Vishishta Chikitsa one may get rid of Vatarakta and can lead to a healthy life.