Ayurvedic Management of Vātadhika Vātarakta – A Case Series

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Himanshu R. Kanzaria,

  1. Lecturer, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Akhandanand Ayurveda College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Vātarakta is a classical disorder described in Ayurveda that arises due to the simultaneous vitiation of Vāta and Rakta, resulting in a pathological condition characterized by mutual obstruction (Āvaraṇa) between these two factors. This complex interaction between Vāta and Rakta leads to a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, making the condition challenging to diagnose and manage effectively. Among the four types of Vātarakta described in classical texts, Vātādhika Vātarakta predominantly manifests with clinical features, such as referred joint pain, blackish discoloration of the affected region, intermittent swelling, varicosity (sirāyāma), and difficulty in walking, due to pain and discomfort. These symptoms significantly impair the functional capacity and overall quality of life of the patients.In the present case series, six patients clinically diagnosed with Vātarakta based on classical symptomatology and Ayurvedic diagnostic criteria were included. All patients were treated using a combination of Śamana Cikitsā (palliative management) and appropriate Pañcakarma procedures, planned according to Āyurvedic principles described in classical literature. The treatment protocol was individualized based on the Doṣa predominance and the overall condition of the patient. The patients were monitored at regular intervals to assess the progression of the disease and to evaluate the therapeutic outcomes in a systematic manner.After an average treatment duration of one month, all patients demonstrated significant improvement in major clinical symptoms, including marked reduction in pain, swelling, and difficulty in walking, along with noticeable restoration of functional mobility and daily activities. Although Vātarakta is often correlated with gout in modern medical science, the present study attempts to understand and interpret the condition from a broader Āyurvedic clinical perspective by emphasizing symptom-based diagnosis and Doṣa-based management. The findings of this case series suggest that classical Āyurvedic therapeutic interventions, when applied judiciously, may play a significant and effective role in the management of Vātarakta, providing both symptomatic relief and functional improvement.

Keywords: Ayurveda, gout, mudga pāyasa svedana, vātādhika vātarakta

How to cite this article:
Himanshu R. Kanzaria. Ayurvedic Management of Vātadhika Vātarakta – A Case Series. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(01):-.
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Himanshu R. Kanzaria. Ayurvedic Management of Vātadhika Vātarakta – A Case Series. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2026/view=243824


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Volume 15
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Received 17/03/2026
Accepted 01/04/2026
Published 02/04/2026
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