Effect of Kolakulaththadi Upanaha in the Management of Janu Sandhigatavata: A Case Series Study
Jayakody MIJ
Kulatunga RDH
Gunaratne EDTP
ABSTRACT
Sandhigatavata is a degenerative joint condition that affects approximately 16% to 23% of the global population. In Ayurveda, it is characterized by the symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, crepitus, and pain during movements. Janu Sandhigatavata can be corelated with knee osteoarthritis according to the modern medicine. Currently, there is no satisfactory, comprehensive, and time-bound treatment protocol available for osteoarthritis. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Upanaha Sweda treatment for Janu Sandhigatavata. Five patients aged between 40 and 70 yeas, of either sex, who presented to the Outpatient Department of the National Ayurveda Hospital, were selected by using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected by using a relevant proforma. The Upanaha Sweda was applied for 12 hours per day and treatment continued for two weeks. Assessment was done statically based on the detailed proforma, adopting and patients were assessed on before and after the treatments. After 14 days of treatment, it was observed that 100% reduction in swelling and 90% improvement in pain during extension, flexion and crepitus. However, further research with a larger sample size is recommended to validate these findings.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Kolakulaththadi Upanaha, Sandhigatavata