Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON AYRVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF RAYNAUD’S DISEASE WSR TO SIRAGATA VATA

Dr. Kartar Singh Bansal* and Dr. Hemlata Soni

ABSTRACT

Raynaud's disease is a condition which causes narrowing of the arteries, leading to paroxysmal pallor of digits, followed by cyanosis and redness. It also may occur at the tip of nose and ears. This condition is more common in colder climates and sometimes due to stress. This affects 5-10% of young women aged 15-30 years. While the cause of this condition is unknown, it is believed that blood vessels over-react to cold temperatures and stress and go into spasms, thereby causing the symptoms. Primary Raynaud's, without any underlying medical condition, is called Raynaud's disease. Secondary Raynaud's is due to some other problem like scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, repetitive trauma and smoking. This is a condition of Siragata vata. The Ayurvedic treatment of Raynaud's disease is aimed at reducing the number and severity of attacks, preventing tissue damage and treating any underlying condition. It is important for all people with Raynaud's disease to adopt suitable life-style changes, and avoid known precipitating factors.

Keywords: Raynaud's disease, Siragata vata, Kha vaigunya.