Effect of Kshara Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi A Case Study

Background In the human body the lumbar spine is the site of most conserving orthopaedic problem for the world's industrialized countries. The chances of occurrence is expected to increase in coming years due to the increasing tendency for Computerization, hectic routines resulting in postural abnormalities, increasing body weight, mental stress, unwholesome diet intake etc. all of which may play role as predisposing factors for the occurrence of Gridhrasi. Gridhrasi is one of the most common disorders of Vata, which closely resembles with sciatica, which is characterized by pain or discomfort associated with sciatic nerve. Contemporary medicine has limitations giving short term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effect. In classics, there are various methods for the treatment of Gridhrasi are mentioned, some of which are effective, simple, safe and affordable for common patients. Bastikarma one of the important principles for Gridhrasi which is capable of performing all sorts of actions like Shodhana, Shamana, Brimhana by virtue of the specific types and drugs utilized in it. Since it is VataKapha Vikara and associated with Aavarana is the strongest factor. Considering the Vata as Pradhana dosha along with Kapha, Basti is important and Superior Chikitsa in Panchakarma. Basti is explained as “Ardha Chikitsa” by Acharya Charaka. Here comes the role of Kshara Basti which mainly acts on Vata Kapha dosha along with Aavarana condition. Aim and Objectives The aim of this study was to access the efficacy of Ayurvedic management including Kshara Basti in Gridhrasi. Dr. Akshata Hurali D | Dr. Suresh N Hakkandi | Dr. Manjunath Akki | Dr. Guru Mahantesh T M "Effect of Kshara Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi: A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-6 , October 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52010.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/52010/effect-of-kshara-basti-in-the-management-of-gridhrasi-a-case-study/dr-akshata-hurali-d