A critical review on effects of Rasayana in Musculoskletal Disorders w.s.r. to Rasna and Guduchi

  • Rahul H Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
  • Lakshmi O. S. House Surgeon, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders, Guduchi, Rasna

Abstract

Musculoskeletal degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc are common diseases that lead to significant morbidity, reduced quality of life and also economic burden. In the management of these conditions includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. There are standard descriptions on the Rasayana effect of Guduchi and Rasna in Musculoskeletal degenerative conditions. A concise summary of the article, outlining the focus on the role of Guduchi and Rasna in treating musculoskeletal degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Ayurvedic and modern references were studied and made a review on that. Also, several studies on the drugs were mentioned as supportive evidence for the same. Findings were recorded. Both drugs have shown promising results in clinical studies, with evidence suggesting that their combined use may help in reducing pain, improving joint function, and slowing the progression of musculoskeletal degeneration. The article further explores the pharmacological mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects, potential synergistic benefits, for musculoskeletal health. Here briefly mention the medicinal properties of both herbs, their known benefits, and the need for further scientific exploration of their effects.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.4.23
Published: 2025-06-03
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Rahul H, Lakshmi O. S. A critical review on effects of Rasayana in Musculoskletal Disorders w.s.r. to Rasna and Guduchi. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025Jun.3 [cited 2025Jun.15];10(4):158 -164. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4165
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