Correspondence Address:
Dr.Deshpande Radhika Vinayak MD(Panchakarma), Dept of PG Studies in Panchakarma SDMT Ayurvedic college and hospital Terdal Dist. Bagalkot email: radhikadeshpande03@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2022-07-29
Date of Publication:2022-08-07
Article-ID:IJIM_180_10_22 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest:
How To Cite This Article: Deshpande R V, Vasan S. A critical review on Manyasthambha according to Ayurveda. Int J Ind Med 2022;3(7):33-41 http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2022.3705
Background: Manyasthambha is a vataja nanatmaja vyadhi. Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine , it can be correlated with Manyastabha in Ayurveda. Objective: To study the efficacy of Bruhat Vishnu taila Nasya in management of Manyasthambha. Materials & Methods: It was a single arm open, clinical study wherein 30 patients suffering from Manyasthambha were selected as per the inclusion exclusion and diagnostic criteria from teaching hospital attached to Ayurvedic Medical College Terdal. Bruhat Vishnu taila - 8 Bindu in each nostril for 7 days., follow up were taken on 14 and 21 days. Results: In study 12[40%] patients got marked relief, while 16[53.3%] patient got Moderate Relief and 02[6.67%] patient was in Mild Relief category. There were significant results obtained among signs and symptoms like Ruka, Sthambha, Bhrama, Shotha (swelling), Chimchimayan, Restricted neck movement Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion, Rotation. In the parameters, Neck Disability Index criteria, it was as highly significant. Conclusion: Bruhat Vishnu Taila is cost effective and easily available and can be recommended for the management the of Manyatsmabha.
Keywords: Manyasthambha, Bruhat Vishnu Taila, Ruka, Sthambha, Bhrama.
