Miss. Rajeshwari S Acharya, Dr. Prof Shripathi Acharya
Vol. 9, Jan-Jun 2020
Abstract:
Vishwachi (Cervical spondylosis) is a Vataja nanatmaja vyadhi seen in Indian population. Due to malnourishment, vata vardhaka ahara vihara and degenerative changes, cervical spondylosis occurs. There will be neck pain, inability to move hand freely in shoulder joint, emaciation of muscles of the affected hand and loss of strength in the hand are seen in this disease. By X-ray of the cervical spine, there will be degeneration changes like decreased joint space and sclerotic changes in the joint surfaces are seen in this disease. Ayurveda has a better role in the management of this disease. Greeva Basti, Vyadhi Pratyanika Aushadhi Prayoga, Vatahara Ahara- Vihara, Pathyapathya Prayoga are effective in the management of Vishwachi roga. The present paper highlights about the role of Ayurveda management in Vishwachi roga (Cervical spondylosis)