Ayurvedic Management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)-A Single Case Study Array Section Case Report

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammatory arthritis and and extra-articular involvement .Clinically ,it resembles to Amavata.Amavata  is one among the most prevalent disease in the present era claming the maximum loss of human power.It is a chronic ,progressive and crippling disorder caused due to generation of ama and its association with vitiated vata dosha and deposition in shleshma sthana (joints).It poses a challenge for the physician owing to its chronicity,morbidity and complications.The main moto RA management is to get pain relief,preventionof joint damage and functional loss.Acharya yogaratankar and Acharaya chakrapani described the treatment of Amavata in which they mentioned the use of Langhana,swedana,tikta,katu,Deepana drugs,Virechana and Basti.