Application of Rukshana Chikitsa Siddhant with Guduchyadi Yoga in Sthaulyajanit Sandhigatavata w.s.r. to Obesity Induced Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Obesity is rapidly increasing lifestyle disorder. It associated with increased risk of multiple health problems, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, degenerative joint diseases and even some malignancies. Incidence and advancement of osteoarthritis is associated with obesity. In a patient with obesity induced osteoarthritis Sthaulyajanit Sandhigatavata, only pain-relieving treatment acts as a temporary solution. Because the excess adipose tissue mass in obesity continues to add trauma to the joints leading to further degeneration. This study focuses on the Ayurvedic Rukshana Chikitsa Sidhhanta, that may hold satisfactory solutions for the patients with Sthaulyajanit Sandhigatavata, for symptomatic pain relief as well as the Samprapti Vighatana, stopping degeneration and bring about Asthiposhana. It improves quality of Meda and Asthi Dhatu formation, leading to normal functioning of both Dhatus. Obesity induced osteoarthritis can be well managed with the Guduchyadi Yoga.