Effect of Panchkarma and Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu in Katigraha w.s.r. of Lumbar Spondylosis - A Case Study

Abstract

Low back pain has become a major health problem now days, about 60-80% of world population experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Katigraha is one among the Vata Nanatmaj Vyadhi described in Gadanigraha and Sharangadhar classical text. Acharya Shodhalya described that it is condition characterized by pain and restricted movement of Kati which can be correlated with the Lumbar Spondylosis. Lumbar Spondylosis is degenerative condition affecting the Disc, Vertebras, and associated Joints of Lumbar Spine. In Modern Science there are no effective treatments are available for this condition but in Ayurveda there is safe and effective regimen described by our Acharyas.  In our case study diagnosed case of Lumbar Spondylosis with the complaints of lower back pain, stiffness and difficulty in walking and standing, tingling sensation since 2 month. In our treatment regimen externally Kati Pizhichil, Shashtikshali Swedan, and internally Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu, Panchtikta Ksheera Basti and Matra Basti with Ksheera Bala Tail were given. During this procedure different parameters are assessed before and after treatment there is significant relief in previous complaints.