Prof. Dr. Bishnu Prasad Sarma - India
Abstract of the presentation
Vaisvanara Churna and Vaitarana Basti in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Branch: Ayurveda (Ayurveda Medicine)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies and persistent synovitis, leading to chronic symmetrical polyarthritis and systemic inflammation. Genetic studies suggest that RA is a heterogenous group of diseases. It has a worldwide distribution and affects 0.5–1% of the population, with a female preponderance of 3:1. Conventional treatments typically include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressive drugs. However, these therapies are often associated with hepatotoxicity, kidney damage, immunodeficiency. Consequently, there is a growing need for alternative therapies that offer high efficacy with minimal toxicity.
In the present clinical study, titled “Vaisvanara churna and Vaitarana basti for Rheumatoid Arthritis”, an Ayurvedic approach was explored. Vaisvanara Churna, an orally administered herbal formulation, was selected alongside Basti Karma, a detoxifying enema procedure. A total of 60 patients were randomly selected from the Outpatient and Inpatient Departments of the Kaya Chikitsa (Ayurveda Medicine) Departments, Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Guwahati – 14, Assam, India. The trial drug was administered for a period of 30 days, with Basti Karma conducted for eight days. Follow-up assessments were carried out at 30-day intervals, specifically at 30, 60, 90 days post-treatment and beyond. During the follow-up sessions, it was observed that the symptoms were relieved to a substantial extent. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that Ayurvedic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is an effective and safe alternative to conventional therapy.
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