A Comparative Pilot Clinical Study to Evaluate the Procedural Effect of Kati Basti and Kati Dhara with Sukoshanajala in Gridhrasi

Abstract

Introduction: Gridrasi is described in Ayurveda as one of the Vatavyadhiwith features of Stambha, Ruk, Toda and Gauravata. It is a disease with radiating pain and disability dominance and affects the walking and routine work. It is the most common disease affecting 60-70% of the working population. Earlier the disc degeneration happens to be a matter of concern in fifth decade of life. Now as early as third decade onwards only degeneration of the disc is noted, which hampers the quality of life. Ayurveda provides a range of treatments, specially from Panchakarma, like Kati Basti and Kati Dhara. Objectives: The primary objective is to see the Procedural effect of Kati Basti and Kati Dhara with Sukoshana Jala. Methods: Comparative study of Kati Basti and Kati Dhara with Sukoshana Jala is selected which acts as Swedana having Kapha and Vatahara effect. The study was conducted for 8 days in 10 patients of Gridrasi. The signs and symptoms were assessed before and after the treatment based on the grading. Results: Results obtained were analysed for the statistical significance using Wilcoxon sign rank test. The statistical analysis revealed that there is statistically significant improvement in both the groups but statistically not significant between the groups. Kati Basti and Kati Dhara with Sukoshana Jala can be advised for treating the Gridrasi. Conclusion: The present study revealed that Kati Basti and Kati Dhara with Sukoshana Jala is effective in Gridhrasi if the condition is Acute. Ruk and Toda were subsided in Kati Basti. Ruk, Stambha and Gauravata were subsided in Kati Dhara. Overall improvement of Ruk was observed. The procedure is easy to perform and it is cost effective.