EFFECT OF KANTAKARI GHRITA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJ KASA

Piyush M. Pawar*, Medha M. Joshi, Rupali Khobragade, Vrunda Kurande, Abhishek Taksale and Japa Phadke

ABSTRACT

Promoting good health remains a fundamental human aspiration, yet the presence of ailments poses significant hindrances to achieving optimal well-being. Among these, respiratory diseases emerge as notable challenges, impacting individuals across various life stages with varying degrees of severity. Kasa, a condition attributed to disturbances in the Pranavaha Strotas due to Amashaya-related imbalances, underscores the intricate nature of these ailments. The harmonious operation of the Prana and Udana Vayu holds the key to the proper functioning of the Pranavaha Strotas. Disruptions in this balance, brought about by causative factors, precipitate the onset of Kasa. Within the framework of Samprapti, the pathway of Pranavata faces obstructions from factors such as Dhuma and Raja, acting as irritants to the Pranavaha Strotas. The intricate cough reflex, involving both motor and sensory pathways mediated by Prana and Udana Vata, further underscores the complex nature of this ailment. Clinical manifestations encompass a range of symptoms, including Shuska Gala, Shuskakasa with Shuska-Alpa-Kapha, Swarbheda, Parshvashool, Shirashool, Urashool, and Dourbalya, among others. Drawing from the rich repository of Ayurvedic wisdom, a multitude of individual and compound remedies have been developed to address respiratory disorders effectively. This insightful case study, designed to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in managing Vatajakasa, yielded promising outcomes in the context of enhancing respiratory health. This article is a case study of a 45 years male patient with signs & symptoms of Vataj Kasa. This case study shows potential of Ayurveda and it proves Ayurveda has evidence-based treatment. In this case study patient of Vataj Kasa was treated with the formulation of Kantakari Ghrita.

Keywords: Vataj Kasa, Pranvaha Strotas, Kantakari Ghrita.