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Background: Due to the urbanization and sedentary lifestyle, millions of people around the world are suffering from the Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and it causes significant pain and physical disability. In Ayurveda MSD described under the headings of Vatavyadhi which combines Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis), Vatarakta (Gout), Aamvata (Rheumatoid arthritis), Gridhrasi (Sciatica), Visvachi (Brachial neuralgia) etc. Sandhivata, a degenerative disorder of the joints that affects weight-bearing joints including the knee, elbow, and others, causes painful and limited joint movements. Its manifestation occurs due to ageing, poor diet, obesity, job habits, etc. With aging Dhatus undergo Kshaya (degeneration), which results in Vata Prakopa and leads to Sandhivata. It resembles Osteoarthritis (OA) in respect to aetiology, pathology, and clinical features. Aims and Objectives: Ayurvedic treatments for Sandhivata have been mentioned in details in the form of Kwatha, Guggulu Kalpana, Ghrita, Taila, Rasa Aushadhi, and Panchakarma procedures like Abhyanaga, Swedana, Basti, Rasayana therapy and Para Surgical procedure like Agnikarma. Thus, a systematic review is carried out to explore the strength of evidence on efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic treatments to manage OA. Material and Methods: Literature searches were conducted using databases including Medline, Cochrane Database, AYUSH research portal, and many others. All randomized controlled trials on individuals with Sandhivata using Ayurvedic treatment (alone or in combination) with an exposure period of > 10 days were included, with primary outcomes being improvement in cardinal features of Sandhivata. Discussion: A systematic review of 13 studies with various Ayurvedic modalities including oral medications, cleansing therapies, and Para surgical procedures proven effect in cardinal features of Sandhivata. These results and outcome will be depicted in details. There was no untoward effect as observed. Conclusion: Ayurvedic treatment are proven by the RCT that It has efficiency to enhance the quality of life of individuals and terminate the further progression of disease. It is the topic of research in future prospect on large population and multicentric level.
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Herbal and Herbo- mineral medicines, Osteoarthritis, Panchakarma, Sandhivata, Systematic review
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"THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT IN OSTEOARTHRITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.b295-b311, February-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2402139.pdf
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