"CLINICAL EFFICACY OF NIRGUNDIPATRA PINDASWEDA, YOGABASTI AND PANCHATIKTAGHRITA GUGGUL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SANDHIGATA VATA (OSTEOARTHRITIS) – A CASE SERIES"

Introduction - Osteoarthritis is degenerative Rhumatological disorder seen in old age and mostly affects knee joint. It is second most common disease with 22-39% prevalence. Sandhigata vata can be correlated with osteoarthritis (OA), which is characterized by joint inflammation, stiffness, discomfort, and loss of mobility. Main clinical finding- This study was done on four patients having symptoms of Janusandhishoola, Janusandhishotha, and Chankramankashthata and above 50 yrs. of age. Diagnosis- Patients diagnosed with Sandhigata vata according to the signs and symptoms. Intervention- Treatment administered was Nirgundipatra pindasweda, Yogabasti, Panchatiktaghrita guggul, Dashmoolaristha, Triphala chooran and Agnitundi vati for 15 days. Outcome - After completion of the 15 days course, there were noticeable improvements in pain, stiffness, inflammation, and mobility. Conclusion - It serves as an effective approach for managing Sandhigata vata.