Article: NIDANATMAK REVIEW OF VATARAKTA BASED ON AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL TEXTS

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17271

Pages: 167-169

Author: Supriya Kharat *, Jyoti Meghadambar, Santosh Girbide

Abstract: Vatarakta, a well-documented disorder in Ayurvedic classics, is a disease caused by the simultaneous vitiation of Vata and Rakta. It is considered a Vata-pradhana TriDoshaja Vyadhi with the involvement of Rakta Dhatu, manifesting primarily with pain, burning sensation, discoloration, and joint deformities. The pathogenesis begins with Avarana of Vata by vitiated Rakta, leading to impaired circulation, stagnation of metabolic waste, and tissue degeneration. The condition closely resembles Gout or Hyperuricemia in modern medicine, where uric acid crystal deposition causes inflammation and deformity of joints. This review aims to comprehensively analyse the Nidana (etiological factors) of Vatarakta from classical Ayurvedic texts and correlate them with modern pathological mechanisms. also discusses Samprapti Ghatakas such as Dosha, Dushya, Srotas, Agni, and Avarana in the light of modern pathophysiology. Understanding the Nidana of Vatarakta is crucial for early diagnosis, prevention, and formulation of effective treatment strategies based on Nidana Parivarjana (elimination of causative factors). By integrating Ayurvedic principles with modern insights, this paper highlights how the holistic diagnostic framework of Ayurveda can guide preventive and curative measures in chronic inflammatory joint disorders like gout.

Keyword: Vatarakta, Nidana, Avarana, Rakta Dushti, Gout, Ayurveda.