INTRODUCTION -

In Ayurveda Samhita texts, we find a detailed classification of disease in which 80 types of Vataj diseases, 40 types of Pittaj and 20 types of Kaphaj disease are classified. Although it is not possible to name all the disease, yet treatment shoild be done after studying the Dosha and diagnosis.

Origin of Vatavyadhi -

There are two main reason for Vata Prakop - 1. Dhatukshaya janya    2. Marga awarodh janya

The origin of Vatarakta said to be due to Rheumatism in the joint due to Dhatukshaya and Margawarodh of Rakta due to Avaran of Vayu .

Nidan of Vatarakta - 

Generally, men with delicate nature (Sukumar Vyakti) and Mithya ahar vihar, living habit and those who are prone to grief, and those who indulge in sexual intercourse, drinking alcohol and excessive exercise, those who have food and living contrary to the season and harmony, and those who use wrong kind of affection and those who are obese, affected by Gout.

Need of the Study – Gout is a metabolic disorder that occurs in middle age and small joint. That is due to reasons that contaminate the blood and by consuming food and lifestyle that increases vata, the air passage is blocked by vayu and contaminated blood. The disorder that arises in such a condition should be considered as vatrakta or vata shonit.

According to modern opinion, gout is a disease that occurs as a result of abnormal metabolism of protein in which crystal of uric acid (Monosodium urate Monohydrate) are produced in our body. Due to which the level of uric acid in the blood becomes higher than normal. This disease is usually found more in men.

According to a research 0.58 to 2.89 % of the world’s total population is found to be affected by Gout. In Asian countries the prevalence of Gout is about 25.8per 1000 people and level of uric acid is found to be higher than normal.

In modern medical science, the side effects of the medicines used for the treatment of gout are seen, which mainly include skin deformity, convulsion and excessive thirst. Due to the use of these medicines, symptoms of loss of strength are especially reflected in the patients.

Hence the use of Ayurvedic medicines for easy, accessible and safe treatment of gout cannot be denied, however there is a need for extensive research in gout disease.

Hence for my dissertation, I have chosen the subject of experimental study of Navakarshik kwath described in vangasen samhita for the treatment of gout. In which, according to the drug concept  and methods of intake, I have chosen the subject of comparative medical study of the kwath and ghanvati form of the used drug. So that gout patients can be treated effectively and safely.