Evaluation the Efficacy of Snehapana (Oral Route) and Matra Basti (Rectal Route) with Ksheera Bala Taila in the Management of Janu Sandhi Vata (Osteoarthritis of Knee) -A Pilot Study

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis is age related degenerative disorder that comes by age in men and women.  The most common joint disease among human beings is knee osteoarthritis. It can be associated with Janu Sandhigata vata as its indications are like to classical symptoms of Janu Sandhigata Vata.  Keeping in mind its higher prevalence because of numerous broken existences and Vatik Ahara Vihara, it is need of hour to intricate on the safe and actual organization of Janu Sandhigata Vata in Ayurveda sciences. Matra Basti is well well-established treatment of Knee osteoarthritis but it requires hospitalizations of patients  and patients have to take leave from their work and it hamper their routine works. To avoid hospitalization and busy lifestyle of the current era,  it is conceptualized to elaborate new treatment options like Snehapana (oral use of unctuous substance ).   It does not require hospitalisations, can be given without hampering of patient’s routine work, and is easy to take Snehapana without taking much time.  Ksheera Bala oil was indicated for the management of VataVyadhi by Acharya Charaka in VataVyadhi Prakarana.  A pilot study was carried out in 10 patients  to evaluate the effectiveness of  Ksheera Bala oil Snehapana in comparison thru  Ksheera Bala oil Matra Basti.   Aim and objectives : Aim:  To conduct a new treatment protocol of Snehapana of Ksheera Bala oil for the administration of Janu Sandhigata Vata. Objective: Evaluate Snehapana's effectiveness in managing Janu Sandhigata Vata.   Material and methodology: A total of 24 patients were registered for this experimental research which were aimlessly separated into 2 groups. In collection one 12 patients were given 60 ml Matra Basti  of Ksheera Bala oil  and the rest of the 12 patients were given  20 ml Snehapana  of  Ksheera Bala oil   Results: It exposed statistically extremely noteworthy relief in all signs and symptoms in the snehapana group.   Conclusion: The ayurvedic treatment procedure of snehapana is effective in the management of janusandhigatavata.