MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASIW.S.R SCIATICA BY ERAND-MULADIBASTI AND LEECH APPLICATION: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • MOHITA BOHRA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i3.312

Keywords:

Erandmuladi Basti ,Gridhrasi, Jalauka, Sciatica, Vata Vyadhi

Abstract

Gridhrasi is counted among 80 Nanatmaja Vata disorders by Acharya Charaka who has mentioned its two
types namely Vataja and Vata- kaphaja. Ruka (pain), Toda (pricking sensation), Stambha (stiffness)
and Muhurspandana (twitching) in waist, hip, back of the thigh, knee, calf and foot respectively are the main
symptoms. Accordingly, the disease most closely resembles sciatica which is characterised as pain or
discomfort associated with Sciatic Nerve. The patient presented here with pain in lower back radiating to both
legs along with numbness and paraesthesia. The treatment as specified by Acharyas in various texts is focused
on Basti Karma, Siravedha (at Janu) and Agnikarma. Following the same treatment line Basti in the form
of Erand–muladi Niruha Basti indicated by Acharya Charak in pain of lower back, waist and lower limbs is
chosen here. The Vata- Kapha alleviating, analgesic- anti-inflammatory properties of the contents helped in
relieving the symptoms. In addition the application of medicinal leech helped in relieving the symptoms like
pain, inflammation and stiffness.

Author Biography

MOHITA BOHRA

MD scholar, Dept. of Panchakarma Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved Unniversity, Haridwar

Additional Files

Published

2021-04-16

How to Cite

BOHRA, M. . (2021). MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASIW.S.R SCIATICA BY ERAND-MULADIBASTI AND LEECH APPLICATION: A CASE STUDY. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 4(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i3.312