The study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy
of Vajigandhadi Taila Basti & Agnikarma in the management of Sciatica.
Vajigandhadi Taila contains Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) (Balya, Rasayan),
Dashamoola Kwatha (10 types of herbs viz Bilva, Agnimantha, Patala, Shyonaka,
Gambhari, Shaliparni, Prushniparni, Gokshura, Bruhati, Kanatakari Vataghna
-analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties ) Bala (Sida Cordifolia) (Balya,
Vatashama), Bilva (Aegle Marmelos, - Vataghna, Astringent) & Eranda Taila
(Ricinus Communis - Vatashamak, Anulomaka). Both these remedies prove extremely
beneficial as it can be performed on the OPD & IPD basis, gives significant
relief in the symptoms e.g. radiating pain, stiffness, twitching sensation. The
objective parameters like Pain, Straight Leg rising test, Visual analogue scale
& Verbal dating scale etc., were used to score clinical outcome. The
average clinical improvement was calculated by proper statistical treatment.
Our experience with this modality has been encouraging as the response pattern
is good in considerably short duration of treatment. The patient improves
gradually after 4 weeks of treatment. Agnikarma's pain alleviation combined
with Basti's long-lasting healing creates a window of opportunity for the
clinical therapy of sciatica. Ideally, this method could be scientifically
assessed utilizing nerve conduction research and biophysical concepts, and it
could be practically taught to doctors.
Author(s) Details:
Ashish Mhatre,
Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurveda &
Hospital & Research Institute, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Mukesh Shukla,
Department
of Panchakarma, Smt. K.G.M.P. Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NVMMS-V7/article/view/14220
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