The scientific evaluation of Rasnadashamula Kwatha in the management of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid arthritis: A Review Article

Abstract

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis in women and hence an important cause of potentially preventable disability. Many of the clinical features and management strategies in RA are relevant across the spectrum of inflammatory joint disease. The typical clinical phenotype of RA is a Symmetrical, deforming, small and large joint polyarthritis, often associated with systemic disturbance and extraarticular disease. The clinical course is usually life-long, with intermittent exacerbations and remissions and highly variable severity. In Ayurveda, ‘Amavata’ was mentioned for the first time by Acharya Madhavakara has a special disease entity in which both ‘Ama’ as well as ‘Vata’ play a predominant role in the pathogenesis of this disease. Aim: The Article is written with the aim to analyze the of mode of action of the ingredients of Rasnadashamula Kwatha and explore its importance in relieving the symptoms of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid arthritis. Methodology: Rasnadashamula Kwatha is described in Amavata Rogadhikara in Chakradatta . Various peer reviewed articles, Ayurvedic classical textbooks, Modern Rheumatological textbooks as well as the online databases were analyzed under the relevant key words in understanding the importance of the above-mentioned formulation in treating the symptoms of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid arthritis. Conclusion: It can be concluded through literary review that Rasnadashamula Kwatha is efficient in relieving the symptoms of Amavata but to establish the final conclusion clinical trial of this drug should be conducted so that this drug can be used for therapeutic purposes in general patients of Amavata.