Clinical Efficacy of Laxadi Taila Janubasti in the Management of Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis): A Case Report

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Madhavi Seetha,

  1. Associate Professor & Head, Department of Panchakarma, MSM Institute of Ayurveda, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV), Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Haryana, India

Abstract

Background: Janusandhigata Vata, described under Sandhigata Vata in Ayurvedic classics, characterized by pain, swelling, crepitus, stiffness, and restricted movement of the knee joint. Clinically, it resembles Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), a common degenerative Musculoskeletal disorder affecting the quality of life of elderly individuals. Janubasti is a localized oleation therapy widely employed for managing degenerative knee disorders. Laxadi Taila possesses Vatahara, Balya, and Asthi-Sandhana properties that may help restore joint function and alleviate symptoms. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Laxadi Taila Janubasti in the management of Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis). Materials and Methods: A 56-year-old female patient presented with chronic pain, stiffness, difficulty in walking, crepitus, and restricted movement of the right knee joint for two years. Clinical and Radiological findings confirmed primary knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade II). The patient underwent Laxadi Taila Janubasti for 21 consecutive days. Clinical assessment was performed before and after treatment using pain score, stiffness grading, tenderness, range of motion, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Results: Marked improvement was observed following treatment. Pain score reduced from 8 to 3 (62.5%), stiffness reduced from grade 3 to grade 1 (66.7%), and difficulty in walking improved by 66.7%. The WOMAC score improved from 58 to 26, showing an improvement of 55.17%. Knee flexion improved from 100° to 125°, while knee extension improved from –10° to 0°. No adverse events were reported during treatment or follow-up. Conclusion: Laxadi Taila Janubasti demonstrated promising therapeutic benefits in reducing pain, improving joint mobility, and enhancing functional capacity in Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis). Further controlled clinical studies are recommended to establish its efficacy.

Keywords: Janusandhigata Vata, Knee Osteoarthritis, Janubasti, Laxadi Taila, Ayurveda

How to cite this article:
Madhavi Seetha. Clinical Efficacy of Laxadi Taila Janubasti in the Management of Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis): A Case Report. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(02):-.
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Madhavi Seetha. Clinical Efficacy of Laxadi Taila Janubasti in the Management of Janusandhigata Vata (Knee Osteoarthritis): A Case Report. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2026/view=248247


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Volume 15
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Received 12/06/2026
Accepted 15/06/2026
Published 16/06/2026
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