A ClinicalComparative Study onthe Efficacy ofNirgundi Patra Pinda Swedawith and withoutMatra Bastiin the Management of Janu Sandhigat Vataw.s.r. to Osteoarthritis of Knee

Abstract

In Vridhdhavastha, Vata Doshais in a dominant state and Rasadi Dhatusare in a deprived state. This potent combination is responsible for the aged being vulnerable to many diseases. Among them, Sandhigata Vata, which is equated to Osteoarthritis, stands top in the list of geriatric diseases.In current study efforts have been made to evaluate & compare the effect of Nirgundi Patra Pinda Swedawith and without Matra Basti on Janu Sandhigata Vata.Aims and objectives:T o e v a l u a t e & c o m p a r e t h e e f f e c t o f Nirgundi Patra Pinda sweda w i t h a n d w i t h o u t Matra Basti i n t h e m a n a g e m e n t o f J a n u S a n d h i g a t V a t a w . s . rt o O s t e o-a r t h r i t i s .Materials and Methods:30 Patients of JanuSandhigata Vata were selected according to the classical signs and symptoms of Sandhigata Vata according to Ayurvedaas well as Modernscience, were randomly divided into 2 groups from the Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved Hospital, Ahmedabad. In group A 15 patients were treated with Nirgundi Patra Pinda Sweda AndMatra Basti with Ashwagandhadi Taila and in group B 15 patients were treated with only Nirgundi Patra Pinda Sweda.Result 20.00% patients got marked improvement and 80.00% got moderate improvementin group A and in group B 33.33% patients got moderate improvement and 66.67% showed mild improvement.Nirgundi Patra Pinda Sweda andMatraBasti with Ashwagandhadi Tailprovided better result as compare to only Nirgundi Patra Pinda Sweda on management of Janu Sandhigata Vata.