Abstract

REVIEW OF TRAYODASHANG GUGGULU IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA) w.s.r. BHAVPRAKASH SAMHITA

Dr. Snehal Patil* and Dr. Raman Belge

ABSTRACT

Background- Gridhrasi is a Nanatmaj Vatavyadhi. It refers to the pain or discomfort along the path of Sciatic nerve, deriving from Spinal nerve L5–S3. Bhavprakash Samhita has been mentioned Trayodashang Guggulu in the management of Gridharasi. It is a combination of 13 drugs- Ashwagandha, Hapusha, Guduchi, Vruddhadaruk, Abha, Shatavari, Gokshur, Rasna, Shatapushpa, Karchoor, Ajawayan, Shunthi and Guggulu. It possesses Guru, Snigdha gunatmak, Madhur rasa, Madhur vipaki and Ushna viryatmak properties. Methodology- The Ingredients of Trayodashang Guggulu were studied for their scientific validation. The Ayurvedic texts, research articles and online journals were referred for the research updates. Result- Trayodashang Guggulu - Ashwgandha root has a protective effect against collagen induced arthritis. Guggulu contains essential oil mainly consisting of Myrecene it found that useful in curing diseases like rheumatism, arthritis, inflammation. Hapusha leaf oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, anti-rheumatic, neurotonic properties. Rasna plant extract shows anti-inflammatory activity due to exhibition of Prostaglandin synthesis. Conclusion- Trayodashang Guggulu directly impacts on the etiology of Gridhrasi. Its herbs synergistically act as Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic and Analgesic.

Keywords: Anti-inflammatory activity, Gridhrasi, Radiating pain, Trayodashang Guggulu.