AYURVEDA VIEW ON GOUT, W.S.R. TO SAMPRAPTI AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH NATURAL WAYS
Dr. Punam Behere (Saner)* and Dr. Nilesh Subhash Kulthe
ABSTRACT
The gout is a painful pathological condition which can be correlated with Vata Rakta or Aadya Vata in Ayurveda science. Gout (Vata Rakta) mainly involves vitiation of Vata dosha and Rakta Dhatu. As per modern science gout is an inflammatory condition characterized by red, hot, tender, swollen and painful joints. This condition arises due to the elevated levels of uric acid in blood may be due to the dietary, environmental and genetic factors, etc. Excessive intake of Lavana, Katu, Amla, Tikta, Ushna and Kshara foods, consumption of Ulavalu, Blackgram, sour curd and incompatible foods, etc. can cause gout. Vataprakopak and Raktaprakopaknidan are involved in Samprapti of the disease, therefore Vata and Rakta pacifying therapies suggested treating disease. Ayurveda described many treatment options for managing gout including Snehapanam, Virechanam, Abhyanga swedam, Pizhichil, Elakkizhi, Vasti along with internal medicines, dietary & lifestyle modifications, etc. These Ayurveda treatments help to relives symptoms of disease and eliminates uric acid from the body. Present article explores Ayurveda view on gout, its pathogenesis and management through natural ways.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Gout, Vata Rakta, Aadya Vata.
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