Evaluation of the efficacy of Punarnavadi Guggulu & Mahamashadi Taila Kati Basti in the management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica)

Dr. Gavisiddanagouda G. Patil; Dr. Raghavendra V. Shettar

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i02.588

Dr. Gavisiddanagouda G. Patil Professor, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya, S J G Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppal, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Raghavendra V. Shettar Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i02.588

Keywords: Ghridrasi, Sciatica, Punarnavadi Guggulu, Mahamashadi Taila, Katibasti

Abstract

Background: Gridrasi is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. Now a day Gridhrasi is a common disease to all class of people, and can be correlated to Sciatica which is affecting the day today life of individuals. Even though the scientific world has conducted extensive studies but couldn’t find a safe and effective therapy or medicine for this disease, only they are giving many analgesics, in Ayurveda we offer several treatment modalities. Due to busy lifestyle people cannot spare much time even for long term procedures. Objective: Evaluation of the efficacy of Punarnavadi Guggulu and Mahamashadi Taila Kati Basti in the management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica). Materials and Methods: This study is a prospective clinical trial, 30 patients were divided in 2 groups, Group A: 15 patient of Gridhrasi disease were treated by Punarnavadi Guggulu orally. Group B: 15 patient of Gridhrasi were treated by Mahamasadi Taila Kati Basti. Results and Conclusion: The assessments of result among groups are, in group A, 12 (80%) patient have got mild response, 3 (20%) patient have got moderate response. In group B, 10 (66.66%) patients have got marked response and 5 (33.33%) patient have got moderately relieved.

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