A case study of Erandadi Guggulu and Sagni Upnaha Sweda in the management of Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis)

Abstract

The reported case was a 58-year-old male with late-stage osteoarthritis (OA) (Sandhi Gata Vata) of both knee joints accompanied by pain & mild swelling reducing the movement of both knee joints. The radiology (X-ray) report confirmed it reduces the space between both knee joints. Initially, the knee scores of pain, movement, and stability were poor, and the function score was reduced. Erandadi Guggulu was given continuously for 90 days & External Sagni Upnaha Sweda treatment was given in two regimens for 90 days. A visual analog scale for pain, knee swelling measurement by measuring tape, and knee joint movement score by goniometer and Ayurveda clinical assessment criteria were used to evaluate the effects of treatments on 15 days. After treatment for 90 days, the Knee scores of pain and movement were also improved to a good level and the function score was improved to an excellent level also reducing the swelling of both joints. During the follow-up period, joint symptoms and signs and the knee scores were mildly changed. In conclusion, this OA patient’s quality of life was improved by the treatment of Erandadi Guggulu described in Bangasen Samhita Vatarogadhikara and Sagni Upnaha Sweda which is described in Chikitsa Adarsh.