Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 4 (Oct-Dec 2009)
Id.No.30421
A
Comparative Study on the effect of an Indegenous Compound Drug &
Matra-Basti in the management of Gridhrasi
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Anamika Kumari**Raja Ram Mahto ***Alankruta R.
Dave****
V. D. Shukla
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
Abstract:
Gridhrasi is an intractable physical complaint, which carries
little threat to life but it interferes greatly with living.
People, who suffer from this affliction, can’t stand or sit
properly and the painful limb continuously draws his attention.
A similar condition in modern parlance is Sciatic-syndrome or
Sciatica. The chances of occurrence are expected to be
increasing through the coming years due to the increasing
tendency for computerization and also because of the hectic
routines resulting in postural abnormalities, increasing body
weight, mental stress, unwholesome diet etc., all of which lead
to a fertile condition for the occurrence of Gridhrasi. As
modern drugs have to be administered continuously for prolonged
period, a need arises to search for safer drugs with similar
efficacy. In this study, 34 patients received therapywere randomly divided into two groups. In group A -Oral
capsule along with Local Abhyanga & Swedana, whereasin Group B Oral capsule & Matra Basti along with Local
Abhyanga, Swedana were given. The result of the study shows that
group B provided better relief as compared to group A in the
management of the disease.
