Shuddhabala Taila Nasya in Vishvachi- A Case Report

Abstract

Background:

Vishwachi is a painful condition where the patient is unable to do his routine work because of impairment of the functions of upper limbs. Pain is sometimes seen at rest also and may be very intense and sudden. In Vishwachi, the Sira, Snayu and Kandara of upper limb are affected along with Dushti of Asthivaha srotas. Due to Vatavardhaka nidanas, the Vyanavayu originating from the Hrudaya, gets vitiated and circulates in the upper extremities and gets Sthanasamshraya in the Griva. Here it afflicts the Griva, Amsa, Bahu, Prakoshta and Hastatala producing severe pain in the Griva, radiating to the Amsa, Bahu and Hastatala. In modern parlance the condition may be compared with Cervical Radiculopathy. Cervical Radiculopathy has been found to range from 83.2 to 202.9 persons per 1,000,000 with the peak incidence in the 50-54 year s of age group. Nasya karma is one of the Panchakarma techniques used to heal illnesses associated with the Urdhwajatru. In elucidating Taila's Phalashruti, Acharyas have stated that Taila simultaneously reduces Vata and does not elevate Kapha. Hence, in the present study Vishvachi which is one of the urdhvajatrugata rogas, Snehana Nasya with Shuddhabala Taila had been taken for the study.

Methods:

This case report of 41 years old female, working as a IT professional; with complaints of neck pain radiating to the left upper limb since from 2 years, with Associated complaints of heaviness in the left upper arm since 2- 3 years. Shuddhabala Taila Nasya was administered for 7 consecutive days. Patient was got 60% of relief from all the complaints.