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In 21s t century with continuous changing life style environment and dietary
habits have made man the victim of many diseases. Osteoarthritis is one of them. It
hampers the day-to-day activities of life due to increase in pain and stiffness in the
joint. As age progresses the degenerative changes increases with simultaneously
aggravate the disease. In chronic condition the pain is unbearable and degenerative
changes are irreversible. Keeping in view, this burning problem of present era and its
devastating effect it was decided to conduct study on osteoarthritis with Ayurvedic
principle of Abhyantar tailpaan(Internal application as Snehapana) is effective in
Sandhivata, Sneha Dravya possesses Drava, Sukshma, Sara, Snigdha, Manda,
Mrudu, Guru properties which are just opposite to those of Vata so it alleviates Vata. In
its balanced state, Vayu helps maintain harmony between the Doshas and Dhatus. It
is stated that by the regular use of snehapana, degenerative changes of old age
could be prevented and cured. This anti-ageing effect of snehapana is very important
as far as Sandhivata is concerned. It restores depleted Dhatus and enhances Prana
(vital energy) while also strengthening Agni.

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