A week trial of Punarnava Kashaya in amavata- a case study. Array Section Case Report

Abstract

 INTRODUCTION – Amavata is among the dreadful diseases. This is an attempt to introduce Ayurveda based medicine Punarnava Kashaya in Amavata which is described in the Ayurveda text of Chakradatta. The effects of Punarnava Kashaya are visible in Amavata. AIM- To  Evaluate  the  effects  of  Punarnava Kashaya  in  Amavata  w.s.r. Sandhishoola and Sandhishotha for a week. OBJECTIVE- To study the importance of Punarnava Kashaya in Amavata. MATERIAL AND METHOD-  A  patient  suffering from Aamvata  with signs and symptoms of ubhay  manibandha  sandhishoola,  shotha, avum  sparshaasahatva, ubhay  jaanusandhishoola, shotha  avum  sparshaasahtva, sharira  gaurava, kshudha-haani, Jadya was  advised Punaranava Kashaya for a week with instruction  of Pathya-Apathya in Amavata.  Patient’s signs and symptoms before and  after  treatment  were  noted. RESULT– There was significant reduction in pain, swelling and stiffness of joints. Thus, Punarnava Kashaya helps in relieving the signs and symptoms of Amavata. CONCLUSION– Punarnava Kashaya  has  vast  effect  on  Amavata  as  it  improves  and  stimulates  Agni    leading to  the  Pachana  of  Ama  that  has  been  virtually  deposited  over  vital  body  parts  especially,  Sandhisthana.