Efficacy of Kolakulaththadi Upanaha Sweda in the management of Janu Sandhigatavata (Knee Osteoarthritis): A Case Study

Abstract

Sandhigatavata (Osteoarthritis) is a disorder where Vata dosha is dominant. Today an estimated 30.8 million adults have osteoarthritis and lead huge impact on the quality of life (QoL). There is no satisfactory, comprehensive & time bound treatment schedule for Osteoarthritis available at present. The objective of this case study was retrospective analysis of Kolakulaththadi Upanaha Sweda in Janu Sandhigatavata. A 52 years old female patient diagnosed as Janu Sandhigatavata presented with pain, stiffness and restricted movements in bilateral knee joints for two years. The Upanaha Sweda remains 12 hours per day for two weeks. Assessment of the condition was done based on subjective parameters of the detailed Performa. After 14 days of treatment, it was observed statistically that 100% relief on swelling and 90% relief on pain during extension and flexion and restricted movement was observed. In view of the above it can be concluded that Kolakulaththadi Upanaha Sweda is effective as for the Janu Sandhigatavata successfully. Further clinical studies are recommended to evaluate the efficacy of the drug.