Utilization of yogaraja guggulu rasayana combined with external therapies in knee osteoarthritis: a case series study

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Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurveda treatments in managing Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. Methods: Four patients with bilateral knee OA underwent treatment at SDM Ayurveda Hospital, Udupi. The regimen included external therapies— Veshtana with Vishagarbha Taila and Matra Basti with Panchatikta Guggulu Ghrita —and a 38-day Yogaraja GugguluRasayana course with a gradually increasing dosage. The WOMAC scale assessed pain, stiffness, and physical function outcomes. Results: Significant symptomatic relief was observed in the patients with reduced WOMAC scores. These results suggest that the combined Ayurvedic approach may effectively manage knee Osteoarthritis symptoms. Conclusion : In conjunction with external Ayurvedic treatments, Rasayana therapy showed promise in managing knee Osteoarthritis symptoms. However, more extensive sample studies must confirm these interventions’ applicability and effectiveness. Keywords: Knee joint Osteoarthritis, Janu Bheda , Rasayana , Case Series, Vata Vyadhi INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a disease in which all structures of the joint have undergone pathologic changes, often in concert