To evaluate the effect on Katighraha by Shodhana & Shaman Chikitsa – A Single Case Study.
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Abstract
Katigraha is the commonest encountered disease. It is the condition which is characterized by stiffness, pain and impaired functioning of Lumbar spine region due to vitiation of Vata in Katipradesha. This condition is not life threatening but it hampers the daily activity. Kati itself is one of the seats of Vata Dosha and the root cause of disease is aggravated by VataDosha. According to Ayurveda, it involves the Dushti of AsthivahaSrotas. Wrong posture is one of the main cause low back pain. A 50 year male patient presenting with Katishoola, Katigraha, Pristashoola, difficulty in walking reported in our institute. In Ayurveda, wide range of treatment have been mentioned which is effective in such manifestation. This case was treated with AnuvasanaBasti, Katibasti along with Shaman Aushadhi. From this study it can be concluded that Katigraha can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic treatment.
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