Effect of Dashmoola Siddha Ksheera Paka Kati Basti in Katishoola - A Single Case Study

Abstract

According to Ayurveda, Katishoola is a disease with pain in lumbar region. In modern it is nearly correlated with Lumbar spondylolisthesis, in which anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in a relation to the below vertebral is one of the common causes. Katishoola is a disease which is mainly caused by the vitiation of Vata Dosha. Some ancient texts also describe Katishoola as a symptom of some disorders such as Kati Graha, Trika Graha, Prushta Graha, Grudrasi etc. The present article deals with a case of diagnosed Grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis of L4 over L5 and got advised for surgery. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of Katishoola was made. Management included Kshira Kativasti with Sadhyo Virechana to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment regimen Dashamoola Siddha Ksheera Paka Basti with Katibasti. A 65 years old female with a 10 years history of lumbar spondylolisthesis was treated with Katibasti. The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effect were evaluated through symptomatic relief. Clinical symptoms were significantly reduced and this katibasti is effective in successfully treating Katishoola by helping to reduce the symptoms and improving the degree of anterior flexion.