Ayagama Pitadeniyage Anoma Jayasiri

By Ayagama Pitadeniyage Anoma Jayasiri

Prevalence of bone related diseases are very high in the world today, among them arthritis is very common form of disease suffers millions of people, problematic for individually and economically to the society due to the long term disability. If not properly manage leads to joint replacement surgical procedures which are very common and high in cost. Aim of this chapter to make attention in application of Ayurveda medicine for betterment of the world population. Ayurveda explain theories in origin of these diseases, causative factors, eteopathogenesis and management steps mostly using herbal drug products mentioned in eight divisions of Ayurveda. Main common two diseases sandhigatha vatha correlated with osteoarthritis and amavatha correlated to rheumatoid arthritis well described with proper management procedures with many other bone and joint diseases. Different theories were discussed with the aid of philosophical backgrounds which facilitate these medical theories. These are five element or panchabhutha theory, three dosha concept or theory of three governing energies of the body, saptha dhathu concept or body bearing tissues, concept of agni or metabolic power. Different treatment plans were described as treatment options for cure and prevention of human being as a complete medical system.

Part of the book: Rheumatoid Arthritis