Ayurvedic Management of Vatarakta (Gout)

Vatarakta is a vyadhi of Sandhi (Joints) but today lifestyle is responsible for its increased incidence in young age groups also. This disease is mainly due to the Aggregated Vata. According to modern science and Ayurveda, Gout is almost similar to Vatarakta vyadhi. It is one type of Vataroga that is due to aggravated Vata & dushita Rakta. In Ayurvedic, Vata is the main and dominant dosha among the tridoshas because it has special features like quick action, vigor, spreading, and the capability to vitiate other doshas to produce many diseases. Also, life fully depends on the Rakta dhatu because of its carrier property of oxygen and Glucose to tissue level. In Ayurveda, proper and specific treatment is mentioned in samhitas. So, this paper aims to present the details of Vatarakta vyadhi with management.