Abstract

Sandhigatvata is one type of vat-vyadhi and it is a degenerative joint disorder. The disease's effects lead to deformity in the joints, particularly weight-bearing joints like the knee joints, as well as loss of function. Given that Sandhigata Vata is one of the Vata Vyadhis, those who practice Vatakara Ahara and Vihara are more susceptible to developing this condition.  The present period, which is characterized by sedentary work, air-conditioned environments, a lack of a proper, healthy food, travel, and other factors, contributes to this disease, which is likely to be becoming worse every day. The term "vatvyadhi" is used to denote all osteoarthritis conditions in Ayurveda. Panchkarma therapies, such as Snehana (oil therapy), Swedana (fomentation), Basti Karma (administrating therapeutic oil via the anal canal), and Nasya Karma (infusing medicated oil into both nostrils).

Keywords: Sandhigatavata, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis Vata Vyadhi, Snehana, Swedana, Basti Shoola, etc.