Unveiling the significance of Chikitsa Siddhanta with special reference to Yoga Basti in Sandhigata Vata - A Case Study

Abstract

Sandhigata Vata is a disease mentioned under Vatavyadhi in Ayurvedic classics which can be Dhatukshaya Janya or Avarana Janya.^[1] The prevalence of Sandhigata Vata is found to be higher with advancement in age which inhibits the ambulation of major population. The quality of life rapidly drops down because of hampered day to day activities. One of the reasons for this prevailing condition is probably because of existing lacuna in establishing appropriate treatment protocol. Resolving this requires, proper understanding of Chikitsa Siddhanta (Ayurvedic treatment principles) like Dosha Pratyanika Chikitsa, Vyadhi Pratyanika Chikitsa, Vyatyasa Chikitsa etc. pertaining to Sandhigata Vata which are scattered in our classical texts.  Hence there is a need to understand this disease clinically with the help of appropriate Chikitsa Siddhanta to subdue the grey area concerned with effective management of Sandhigata Vata. Acquiring the knowledge of a disease based on Chikitsa Siddhanta would enable us to accomplish target oriented treatment and attain clarity over subject. Ayurvedic management of Sandhigata Vata has an upper hand compared to other contemporary sciences as, Ayurvedic management targets in treating root cause of Vyadhi rather than just symptomatic treatment. In the present study, a single case of Sandhigata Vata has been taken, studied and is explained by holding the basic principles of Chikitsa Siddhanta.