Effect of Agnikarma in the management of Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica: A Case Study

  • Sneha P. Suresh Assistant Professor, Department of Shalyatantra, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Sariga KT Assistant Professor, Department of Roga Nidana & Vikruti Vijnana, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Asha Rani Assistant Professor, Department of Shalyatantra, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Arathy Menon Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Swaminarayan University, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.37
Keywords: gridhrasi, sciatica, agnikarma, Low back pain, Radiating pain, Ayurveda

Abstract

Introduction: Gridhrasi is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis. Nantmaja Vyadhi is caused by a single Dosha, or a powerful Dosha that can cause a disease on its own. Gridhrasi is characterized by pain that radiating to Sphik, Kati, Prishta, Ooru, Janu, Jangha and Pada. This feature of Gridhrasi closely resembles with the clinical aspects of Sciatica. Ayurvedic management involves the procedures like Sira Vyadha, Bastikarma and Agnikarma. Agnikarma is a cost effective, easy to practice, less complicated, quick relief treatment that does not require hospitalization. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Agnikarma in the management of Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica. Materials and Methods: It is a single case study of a 23-year-old boy who was already diagnosed with sciatica in the last 1 year. He approached to Ayurvedic hospital and was treated with Agnikarma. Results: Symptomatic assessment of the patient was done after one month and satisfactory result was there. There was very much improvement of the quality of life of the patient. Conclusion: The management of Gridhrasi with the help of Agnikarma has a significant effect in reducing the symptoms.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.1.37
Published: 2025-03-16
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P. Suresh, S., KT, S., Rani, A., & Menon, A. (2025). Effect of Agnikarma in the management of Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica: A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 10(1), 242 - 245. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.37
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): JANUARY
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