European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW OF PANCHAKARMACHIKITSA IN DISEASES RELATED TO GULF MARMA

Arun Kumar Gupta*, Swati Garg and Trupti Gupta

ABSTRACT

Gulphamarma Points is located just under the ankle. It can relieve stiffness and leg fatigue also a natural analgesic or pain reliever. The joint between paada and jandha is said to be gulpha. The symptoms is aghat over gulphamarma are Ruja, Stabdhapaadata and Khanjata,Vatakantaka, Ankle sprain, Fracture, Soccer injuries, Ankle impingement, Flexor alluceslongustendinopathy, Footballers ankle, Sinus tarsi syndrome & Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Panchakarma is the best treatment in disease related to Marma. Human tissue and cells become healthy by the panchakarma therapy. Snehana (Oleation) therapy is a unique modality of Panchakarma treatment it nourishes the tissue and cells so its play of important role to heal the tissues. Swedan (Fomentation) Therapy improves blood circulation so it is also helpful in healing process. Leaches suck impure blood so it is also play important role in healing process. Panchkarma is a best modality to treat disease related in Gulf Marma.

Keywords: Panchakarmachikitsa, Gulf Marma.