AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAKANTAKA (PLANTAR FASCIITIS) OVER MODERN TRATEMENT: REVIEW LITERATURE

Authors

  • SNEHA PRAKASH WAGHMARE BAMS, MD KAYACHIKITSA (FINAL YEAR)

Keywords:

Vatakantaka, plantar fasciitis, Gulfa Sandhi, fibroblast

Abstract

Vatakantaka” is an ayurvedic term which can be correlate with “plantar fasciitis” which is a very common cause of heal pain now a days with peak incidence between 40 – 60 yrs of age as stated by Harrison.

According to ayurveda “Vatakantaka” is defined by Acharya Charaka in Ch. Chi. 28 (Vatavyadhichikitsaadhyaya), by Sushruta in Su. Ni. 1 and by Vaagbhata in Vg. Ni. 15 which is caused by vitiated Vata at Gulfa Sandhi Pradesha (Khudakashrit By Sushruta). Pathology of plantar fasciitis is chronic inflammation of plantar fascia and degeneration of fibrous tissue with without fibrous formation.

With this pathology and clinical presentation Vatakantaka can be effectively paralleled with plantar fasciitis and can be treated with ayurvedic management very effectively.

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References

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Published

2019-09-15

How to Cite

WAGHMARE, S. P. (2019). AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAKANTAKA (PLANTAR FASCIITIS) OVER MODERN TRATEMENT: REVIEW LITERATURE. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 3(04). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/268