A Clinical study of Kokilaksha Ksheervasti in Rheumatoid Arthritis w.r.t. Vatashonita

Authors

  • Megha R Survase csmss ayurveda college,aurangabad.
  • Vinod Kumar G Retired Professor & H.O.D Department of Panchakarma, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Sonawane R Associate Professor Department of Panchakarma, CSMSS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya,Aurangabad

Keywords:

Kokilaksha ksheeravasthi, vatashonita, rheumatoid arthritis, guggultiktakam ghritam

Abstract

The present study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of kokilaksha ksheeravasti in rheumatoid arthritis w.r.t.vatashonita. Rheumatoid Arthritis has great similarities to vatasonitam in Ayurveda. In the treatment principle of Vatashonita, shodhana therapy has been given prime importance. 15 patients fulfilling the criteria for the diagnosis of the disease were registered for the present study according to inclusion criteria. Initially Deepana, Pachana, Rookshana was done followed  by administration of kokilaksha ksheeravasti for 7 days. Follow up period was of 15 days in which guggultiktakam ghritam was given. Assessment was done at clinical level and investigation level after the treatment and after follow up period. After Statistical analysis it can be concluded that kokilaksha ksheeravasti was effective in reducing the clinical signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author Biographies

Megha R Survase, csmss ayurveda college,aurangabad.

department of panchakarma,assisstant professor

Vinod Kumar G, Retired Professor & H.O.D Department of Panchakarma, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Retired Professor & H.O.D Department of Panchakarma, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Sonawane R, Associate Professor Department of Panchakarma, CSMSS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya,Aurangabad

Associate Professor Department of Panchakarma, CSMSS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya,Aurangabad

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Published

28-12-2014

How to Cite

Survase, M. R., G, V. K., & R, S. (2014). A Clinical study of Kokilaksha Ksheervasti in Rheumatoid Arthritis w.r.t. Vatashonita. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 5(4). Retrieved from https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/05452014

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