Tuesday, 1 October 2019

MODE OF ACTION OF AGNIKARMA IN CHIKITSA OF GRUDHRASI (SCIATICA)

 Ayurveda mainly concentrate on bringing back the vitiated vata dosha in the state of equilibrium. 

Agnikarma with lohashalaka 2 sittings in 8 days

Agnikarma: 

Agnikarma Sthan: “Antarakandaragulpha” 

Upkarana:Lohashalaka


During Main Procedure (Pradhana Karma): 


Examine the patient carefully and mark the maximum tender points on and around L4 –L5 vertebral bodies and Sciatic notch. Paint the portion by Aseptic solutions like Triphala Kwath, Panchvalkal Kwath or Betadin liquid and drap. With the use of Red hot Agnikarma probe and skilled hands, give 4-6 therapeutic burn marks with a distance of an inch up to skin level on spinous process and transverse process of L4 and L5 body. Also give 2-3 therapeutic burn marks at the level of sciatic notch when Cross SLR test become positive. Give 2-3 therapeutic burn marks longitudinally on 
tendo Achilles ligament (Antra kandara gulf Madhya as per Ayurveda)

on affected limb when popliteal compression test get positive. Instantly apply the pulp of Kumari (Aloe vera) leaf hold with swab holding forceps in small piece on the burn marks, as Kumari (Aloe vera) is working as instant cooling agent

PROCEDURE DONE WEEKLY i.e. two times

Since the therapy for Grudhrasi has limitation in other pathies, the unique combination of Ayurvedic herbs kwatha and Agnikarma can be effective therapy in Grudhrasi.

Dr Aravind
Head of the Clinical Services
Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital, Himachal Pradesh
India
9008115952
vdaravind@gmail.com
dr.aravind@punarnava.org




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