Effective management of Vishwachi by Uttarabhaktika Nasya w.s.r. to Cervical Spondylosis - A Single Case Study

Abstract

Nasya is one among the Panchakarma which is mainly indicated in the Urdhvajatrugata Vyadhi. Vishwachi is a condition explained under the Vatavyadhi. The prevalence of cervical spondylosis was 13.76%. In this case the efficacy of Dashamoola Bala Masha Yamaka Uttarabhaktika Nasya in the dose of 8 Bindu in each nostril for 7 days has shown significant result. Materials and Methods: A 49yr old female patient with N/K/H/O DM & HTN, C/O loss of strength and radiating pain in Rt. upper limb and with restricted movements of neck since 6 months has been treated with Nasya Karma. Results: After the treatment patient had marked relief from pain and improvement was seen in range of movements. Discussion: In contemporary science it can be correlated to cervical spondylosis, a degenerative condition of the cervical spine. In treatment, administration of muscle relaxants, NSAID and corticosteroids etc. gives temporary relief from pain but at the end last option left is surgery, which has several complications and may even cause permanent disability. Acharya Yogaratnakara and Chakradatta specially mentioned Uttarabhaktika Nasya given after evening food in Vishwachi is very beneficial. Conclusion: Dashamula Bala Masha Yamaka is the drug of choice in Vishwachi which has been explained by Acharya Chakradatta and Yogaratanakara, in the form of Uttarabhaktika Nasya, which is not widely followed. Hence, an attempt is made to understand the clinical efficacy of the same. Hence, Dashamoola Bala Masha Yamaka Uttabhaktika Nasya is effective in Vishwachi.