JOURNAL OF CONVENTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH

Articles>> Volume 3 Issue 1, 2019

JOURNAL OF CONVENTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH
A pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of a selected treatment module for Vaatkantak with special reference to Agnikarma
Sudhir Joshi and Ashutosh R. Pandya
J Convent Knowl Holist Health 3 (1): Art. ID 193 (2019)
Vaatkantak, vis a vis calcaneal spur/ plantar fasciitis, is a common problem affecting the quality of life of people. A specific treatment plan was adopted for its treatment in the present study and the results were evaluated. Agnikarma, an external application of lepa guti and internal usage of guggulu and kupilu were selected for the pacification of Vata Dosha. The duration of treatment was kept for one and a half month. Agnikarma was done on weekly basis. A total of 10 subjects were selected for the present study. The treatment protocol-module of the present study was found highly effective in curing Vaatkantak as marked improvement was seen in all patients.

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