EFFECT OF KUKKUDANDA PINDA SWEDA IN JANUSANDHIGATA VATA: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disorder that affects the joints.Among Os-teoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis is highly prevalent and are commonly attributed to aged and obese people.Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis is similar to Janu Sandhigata Vata,hence treatment modalities choosed is Vatavyadhi Chikitsa. Ayurveda explains Snehana and Swedana as the prime modalities of Vatavyadhi Chikitsa. Pindasweda is a widely practised method for Swedana, and the choice of content is purely the logic of physician. Kukkudanda pinda sweda is one such a kind being used by Vaidyas. Kukkudanda pinda sweda which is commonly known as Muttakizhi is used for swedana of portion of body or a single joint and is not usually preferred for whole body. For the purpose of study here a case of Janu sandhi-gata Vata is taken and kukkudanda pinda sweda is done for consecutive 7 days. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Kukkudanda pinda sweda in the management of Janu Sandhi-gata Vata. The basis for the assessment of the results was the response shown by the patient on signs and symptoms of Janu sandhigata vata and effect of procedure in subjective and objective parameters before and after treatment. There were significant results in the signs and symptoms of Janu Sandhigata Vata.