Testing the Validity of Charakokta Chikitsa Sutra for Gridhrasi A Case Study

Background Gridhrasi refers to a Vataja Nanatmaja Vikara characterised by pain radiating along Sphik, Kati, Prishta, Ooru, Janu, Jangha and Pada. The onset is usually gradual. The description of Gridhrasi closely resembles sciatica. The prevalence of sciatica ranges between 3.8 and 7.9 in the working and nonworking population. Ayurvedic treatment of Gridhrasi involves Sira Vyadha, Basti Karma and Agni Karma. Aim and Objectives The study was aimed at testing the usefulness of Charakokta Chikitsa Sutra for Gridhrasi. Materials and Methods This is a single case study. A 31 year old lady, complaining of pain in the lumbar region radiating along the left lower limb for the past one year, was diagnosed with Gridhrasi. She was treated with Sira vyadha followed by Dashamoola Ksheera Basti, Sahacharadi Taila Matra Basti, Sarvanga Abhyanga with Sahacharadi Taila followed by Bhashpa Sweda and Sarvanga Patra Pottali Sweda along with Shamana Chikitsa. The treatment continued for eight days. Results On examination, the patient experienced less pain the pain was restricted to calf muscles. Conclusion The Charakokta Chikitsa Sutra for Gridhrasiis helpful in the management of Gridhrasi. Dr. Venkatesh V Goudar | Dr. Supriya Y Bhosale "Testing the Validity of Charakokta Chikitsa Sutra for Gridhrasi: A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-7 , December 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52556.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/52556/testing-the-validity-of-charakokta-chikitsa-sutra-for-gridhrasi-a-case-study/dr-venkatesh-v-goudar