Year - 2025Volume - 3Issue - 1Pages - 27-36
A Clinical Case study on the management of Grudhrasi through Ayurveda w.s.r. Sciatica
16 Mar 2025
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About Author
Mehenge D1,Sharma D2,Dachewar D3,
1 Pg Scholar , Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nagpur
2 Associate professor , Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nagpur
3 HOD and Professor, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nagpur
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Kayachikiysa department of Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nagpur
Contact No. : 8669442319, Email : rekhagm96@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance : 28 Mar 2025
Date of Publication : 30 Mar 2025
Article ID : SD-IJAY_123
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2025.3104
Abstract
Gridhrasi, a symptom of Sakhti Pradesh, is Vata Nanatmaj Vikar. H. Around the thighs. In literal terms, gridhrasi means "vulture walk." Men were most likely to be influenced more often than women in the 1940s and 1950s(1). The working population has a 3.8% prevalence of sciatica, while the non-edited population has a 7.9% prevalence(2). Sciatica does not go away on its own. As a result, the patient naturally gravitates toward Ayurveda. When pain arises, modern medicine has few limitations. Simply operations is an additional choice. The Ayurvedic management of Gridrarasi, which includes shamans and Basti, Sunehan, Swedan, Katibasti, and Agnikarma, is far more promising. Materials and Procedures: One case study is presented here. For five days, the 67-year-old lady was linked to Panchakarma treatment, which included Basti with Shumur Nirha and Safchadaitai Anuvasan. At the same time, the 67-year-old woman and the Panchakarma treatment, which included Basti, Suedan, Katibasti, and Agni Karma, were linked to L5-s treatment. Results: After a month of treatment, a symptomatic assessment was conducted on the patient, which produced satisfactory results and markedly enhanced the patient's quality of life. In summary, the aforementioned therapies reduce symptomatic palliation in gridrushi patients.
KEY WORDS:- Gridhrasi, Agnikarma,Basti, Swedan, Sciatica.
Introduction
Nowadays, sciatica is the most prevalent presenting condition. According to Ayurveda, Sciatica and the Gridhrasi are related. There are two groups of Vatavyadhi described in the Charaka Samhita: Samanyaja and Nanatmaja(3). Among these, "Ekadasha Indriya" has been cited in Ayurvedic texts. Gridha (vulture)-like gait with two types of Gridhrasi is caused by Padendriya Karmahani in Gridhrasi(4).
1) Vatanubandhi symptoms like -
In ascending order, "Stambha, Ruk, Toda, Graha, and Spandana in Sphika, Kati, Prishtha, Uru, Janu, Jangha, and Pada"(5)
2) Kaphanubandhi symptoms like -
Additionally connected are "Tandra, Gaurava, and Arochaka."
Because we live in a modern, technologically advanced world, people's lifestyles have changed, leading to various abnormalities in their biological systems. The development of a hectic social and professional life, poor sitting posture in offices and factories, excessive activity, jerky movement when traveling, and participation in sports all contribute to the development of sciatica and low backache by placing excessive strain on the spinal cord. A sharp, shooting pain in the lower extremities, gridhrasi is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve and is made worse by limb movement.
This issue is also being triggered by progressive ailments that damage the pelvic and nerve structures. The working population is currently seriously threatened by this illness. Walking becomes difficult because to sciatica, which might be limited to the low back or relate to the leg, buttocks, or hip. It interferes with day-to-day activities and lowers the patient's quality of life. A patient case study has been presented here based on the discovery that Ayurvedic therapy principles are highly effective in the management of Gridhrasi.
Discussion
Chikitsa Sutra for According to the classics, Gridhrasi is Siravyadha, agnikarma, and basti karma. Since gridhrasi is a vata vyadhi, shodhana is required to calm vatadosha, and chikitsa of vata dosha is snehana. The concepts of vatashamana chikitsa and vedana stapana chikitsa are used to cure and manage medical conditions. Palsineuron(7). enhances CNS and PNS metabolic functions and stimulates neuro-muscular connection. controls blood flow in impacted regions, combats anoxia, and increases brain activity. supports and nourishes blood vessels and nerves.
Guggul Trayodashang(8) Being Ushna Virya, it inhibits Stambha and Toda symptoms and lessens pain through Madhur Vipaka's Snigdha Guna. Asthi, Majja, and SnayuGata Vata are all affected by it. Glycosaminoglycan (GAGs), collagen, and protein are necessary for intervertebral disc repair, and Madhur Vipaka and Trayodashanga Guggulu's Rasayana property make this feasible. Muscle forte: reduce inflammation, discomfort, and swelling. controls the production of toxins and regulates metabolism. serves as a supplement that is energetic, revitalizing, and adaptogenic.
Dashmool kwath is an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Dashmooladi Niruha Basti-Basti is the best remedy for balancing Vata and treating Asthi, Sandhi, and Marma illnesses. It also corrects both local and systemic pathology. In addition to causing vata shaman, BASTI's multifaceted actions also pacify other vata-related doshas and induce dhatu poshana.
In contrast to Vata and anti-Kapha qualities, Agnikarma-Agni has Ushna, Tikshna, Sukshma, and Aashukari qualities. Twak Dhatu receives therapeutic heat from Shalaka, which is physical heat. This healing heat from Twakdhatu works in three ways. First, it eliminates the Srotavarodha, calms the vitiated Vata and Kapha Doshas, and preserves their balance because of Ushna, Tikshna, Sukshma, and Ashukari Guna. Second, it improves the damaged site's blood circulation, or Rasa Rakta Samvahana. The patient experiences symptom relief as a result of the extra blood flow to the afflicted area, which flushes away the toxins that cause discomfort.
Because of the qualities of the substances utilized, Sthanik Karma (Katibasti, Snehan, Swedan) cures painful ailments mostly brought on by Vata and Vatakaphaja Dosha. Vedanasthapana, Vata Shamaka (analgesic), and Shothahara (anti-inflammatory) all help to lessen inflammation and strengthen the affected area's joints, muscles, and nerves (by reducing stiffness and therefore compression over the nerve roots).
Conclusion
Sciatica is a serious illness that makes it difficult for a person to carry out everyday personal and professional tasks. This example demonstrates how well shaman and shodhana chikitsa worked to treat gridhrasi. It produces notable outcomes in Both subjective and objective metrics show that the patient's quality of life has improved, and he is currently doing well in his everyday tasks. We can determine if gridhrasi can be well handled and produce satisfying results without any complications by properly analyzing the course of treatment.
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