Effectiveness of Sanshman Chikitsa on Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract
Amavata occurs when the Ama mixes with the Vata Dosha and occupies the Shleshmasthana (Asthisandhi). Ama and Vata are the two main pathogenic components of Amavata, a Rasa Pradosaja Vikara that primarily affects Sandhi before moving on to Asthi and Majja. Due to similar clinical features, Amavata and rheumatoid arthritis can be co-related. It is an autoimmune condition called rheumatoid arthritis results in persistent symmetrical polyarthritis with systemic involvement. When compared to men, females are more likely to contact this disease. The ratio of male to female is 3:1. It is an extremely painful condition that frequently results in soreness, edema, and inflammation in the joints. The pain, joint stiffness occurs maximum in Mornings, which lasts for over an hour.
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