Abstract

In 21s t century with continuous changing life style environment and dietary habits have made man the victim of many diseases. Osteoarthritis is one of them. It hampers the day-to-day activities of life due to increase in pain and stiffness in the joint. As age progresses the degenerative changes increases with simultaneously aggravate the disease. In chronic condition the pain is unbearable and degenerative changes are irreversible. Keeping in view, this burning problem of present era and its devastating effect it was decided to conduct study on osteoarthritis with Ayurvedic principle of Abhyantar tailpaan(Internal application as Snehapana) is effective in Sandhivata, Sneha Dravya possesses Drava, Sukshma, Sara, Snigdha, Manda, Mrudu, Guru properties which are just opposite to those of Vata so it alleviates Vata. In its balanced state, Vayu helps maintain harmony between the Doshas and Dhatus. It is stated that by the regular use of snehapana, degenerative changes of old age could be prevented and cured. This anti-ageing effect of snehapana is very important as far as Sandhivata is concerned. It restores depleted Dhatus and enhances Prana (vital energy) while also strengthening Agni.