Evaluation of Rasnadi Kwatha Sadhita Ksheera Basti (Modified Kala Basti Schedule) in Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint)

Abstract

Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular necrosis of the hip joint) is a progressively common cause of musculoskeletal debility and it’s bearing a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, although patients are initially asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, avascular necrosis of the femoral head usually progresses to joint destruction, requiring total hip replacement, usually before the fifth stage. If the disease is untreated then the pain progressively increases and worsens with time and use of join. In the later stage pain increases on rest which may be worse during night and may be associated with morning stiffness also. The preventative, promotive, rejuvenating, and radical treatment qualities of Panchakarma make it a very special therapeutic process. In present study, 40 patients diagnosed with Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular necrosis of the hip joint) were administered with 768 ml. Rasnadi Kwatha Sadhita Ksheera Basti with 96ml. of Dhanvantara Taila in modified Kala Basti schedule. Assessment was done on subjective parameters and obtained data was analysed using appropriated statistical tests and conclusion was made that the Rasnadi Kwatha Sadhita Ksheera Basti is significant in the cases of Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular necrosis of the hip joint). The therapy provided Mild improvement in 77.50% and 20.00% of the patients were showed moderate improvement, no improvement was found in 2.50% patient. By this we can conclude that the drug is effective in controlling the Asthimajjagata Vata (Avascular necrosis of the hip joint), in short duration of therapy.