EFFECT OF KOLAKULATHTHADI UPANAHA SWEDA IN JANU SANDHIGATAVATA (KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS)

Sandhigatavata (Osteoarthritis) is a Vatavyadhi that limits everyday activities among the elderly population. According to World Health Organization, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the second most common musculoskeletal problem among the world population (30%) after back pain (50%). Ayurveda has emphasized various treatment modalities including Upanaha in the management of Sandhigatavata. This single blind clinical study aims to evaluate the effect of Kolakulaththadi Upanaha sweda, which consists of Kola (Zizyphus jujube), Kulaththa (Dolichos biflorus), Suradaru(Cedusdeadara), Rasna (Pluchealanceolate), Masha (Vigna mungo), Atasi (Linum usitatissimum), Tila (Ricinus communicus), Kushta (Saussurea lappa), Vacha (Acoruscalamus), Shatahwa (Anethum sowa) and Yava (Hordeum vulgare) in Janu Sandhigatavata.