Article: ROLE OF BASTI KARMA WITH LAVANA SWEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.154104

Pages: 5-7

Author: Ghanshyam Beniwal, Sanju, Shriram Sharma, Rajeev Kumar Pandey, Divya Gupta *

Abstract: Amavata is a condition characterized by the presence of undigested toxins circulated throughout the body via vitiated Vata, settling in joints and causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. In modern medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) shares clinical similarities with Amavata, presenting as a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis with systemic manifestations. While allopathic treatments offer symptomatic relief, they often fail to address the underlying pathology, leading to side effects and toxic reactions. In contrast, Ayurvedic interventions like Virechana Karma, Basti Karma, and Ruksha Sweda target the root cause of disease by addressing Agni and ama. In this study, A 26-year-old female patient visited Panchakarma OPD, having pain and swelling in both knee joints and wrist joints for 6 months, loss of appetite for 3 months and morning stiffness for more than 50 minutes for 2 months. This case study provides a comprehensive overview of Erandamooladi Niruha and Saindhvadi Anuvasan in the form of Kala Basti and Lavana Sweda in Ayurvedic management strategies.

Keyword: Amavata, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Virechana karma, Lavan Sweda.