Madhavi Seetha,
- Associate Professor & Head, Department of Panchakarma, MSM Institute of Ayurveda, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV), Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Abstract
Gridhrasi is one of the Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhis described in Ayurvedic literature and is characterized by radiating pain, stiffness, pricking sensation, and restricted movement of the lower limb. Clinically, it closely resembles Sciatica caused by compression or irritation of the Sciatic Nerve. Basti Chikitsa is regarded as the most effective therapeutic modality for Vata disorders. Dashamoola, owing to its Vata-Kapha Shamaka, Shothahara, and Vedanasthapana properties, may play a significant role in the management of Gridhrasi. This case study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the management of Vataja Gridhrasi (Sciatica). A 48-year-old male patient presenting with low back pain radiating to the left lower limb, stiffness, tingling sensation, and difficulty in walking was treated with a Kala Basti regimen comprising Dashamoola Niruha Basti and Dashamoola Taila Anuvasana Basti for 16 days following Abhyanga and Swedana. Clinical assessment was carried out using subjective and objective parameters before and after treatment. Marked improvement was observed in Pain intensity, Stiffness, Tingling sensation, Walking ability, and Straight Leg Raising (SLR) angle. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for pain reduced from 8 to 2, while the SLR angle improved from 35° to 75°. Walking distance increased from 100 meters to 1000 meters. No adverse effects were reported during the treatment period. Dashamoola Niruha Basti administered in a Kala Basti schedule demonstrated significant clinical improvement in the symptoms of Vataja Gridhrasi. Further controlled clinical studies with larger sample sizes are required to establish its efficacy and generalizability.
Keywords: Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Dashamoola Niruha Basti, Panchakarma, Vata Vyadhi, Kala Basti
Madhavi Seetha. Effect of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 13(02):-.
Madhavi Seetha. Effect of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 13(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoasyn/article=2026/view=248171
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| Volume | 13 |
| 02 | |
| Received | 12/06/2026 |
| Accepted | 15/06/2026 |
| Published | 16/06/2026 |
| Publication Time | 4 Days |
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