ROLE OF VIRECHANA AND KSHARBASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

*Dr. Bhagyashri R. Mali and Dr. Deepak K. Parida

ABSTRACT

Amavata is the disease caused by impairment of Agni, formation of Ama and vitiation of Vata dosha. As per Ayurvedic science Rheumatoid arthritis sign and symptoms has resemblance with Amavata. Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory disease that affects more on joints. The worldwide prevalence of this disease is approximately 0.8% and 0.5-0.75% in India. In modern science here is no cure for this disease, but here Ayurveda got a great role for treatment. Virechana followed by Kshar basti is indicated in management of Amavata. Since it possess the qualities like Amahar, Vatahar, Kaphahara. Here a case report on Amavata has been discussed along with its effective management with Virechana and Kshar basti.

Keywords: Amavata, Rheumatoid arthritis, Virechana, Kshar basti, Ama, Vata.