MANAGEMENT OF KATIGATA VATA WITH HAPUSHADI YAPANA BASTI: A CLINICAL CASE STUDY

*Dr. Neharika Rana, Prof. Dr. Vandana Anil Avhad, Prof. Dr. Maya Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In Ayurveda, Katigata vata is not available as a separate disease but described as one of the Vata Vyadhi in Charak Samhita under 80 Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi. It is a condition which is characterized by Shoola (pain) and Stambha (stiffness), due to vitiated Vata which gets lodged in the Kati Pradesh. Katishoola is explained as Lakshana in other Vataja disorder like Katigraha, Ghridhrasi. Shoola situated in any place and originated from any cause is a symptom of vitiated Vatadosha. Material and method: A case study was conducted on 60-year-old female patient having symptoms like Katishoola (low back pain), Kati sthambha (stiffness), Changkraman paschat vedhana adhika (post movement increase in pain) Sheeta kala Vedhana adhika (cold season increases the pain), Asamadhankarak Mala pravrutti (unsatisfactory bowel movements), it was diagnosed as Katigata Vata. Treatment planned was Anuvasana basti with Tila Taila and Niruha Basti with Hapushadi Yapana. After Shodhana, patient was treated with Shamana Chikitsa. Observation and Result: Patient experienced notable improvement in Katishoola (pain), Kati Sthambha (stiffness), reduction in pain after movement, Samadhankarak Mala Pravrutti (satisfactory bowel movements). Conclusion: This case study highlights the significance of Hapushadi Basti in the management of Katigata Vata.

Keywords: Vata Vyadhi, Katigata Vata, Basti, Hapushadi Yapana.