Case Series to Evaluate the Efficacy of Selected Treatment Modality in the Management of VÄ tarakta (Gouty Arthritis)

VÄ tarakta is a more common and distressing metabolic condition that exists nowadays. Rakta (blood) is the major DÅ«shya (vitiated) in VÄ tapradhÄ na (predominance of VÄ ta), TridÅ shaja (three body humors), and VÄ tavyÄ dhi (disease of VÄ ta). VÄ tarakta is a condition in which VÄ ta, a prominent DÅ sha, is unduly worsened by vitiated Rakta. Gout and VÄ tarakta are associated in modern science. Gout is a purine metabolic disorder that results in hyperuricemia and the development of monosodium urate crystals in joints. Gout’s primary symptom is pain, which interferes with sufferers’ daily lives. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a selected treatment modality in the management of VÄ tarakta. Three case presentations with a follow-up period of one month were studied. Treatment modality including Sinhasya PanchamÅ«li PhÄ nta, ChadraprabhÄ Vati, Nawarathna Kalka, ThriphalÄ ChÅ«rna, Pinda Thaila, and Nadi SwÄ“da was advised for four months along with Pathya Apathya (wholesome and unwholesome). Pre- and post-treatment assessments of subjective criteria were made. According to the results, the symptoms were reduced by 25%, 33.33%, 50%, 66.66%, and 100%. It may be concluded that Pathya Apathya, combined with a selected treatment modality, is a secure and reliable treatment for VÄ tarakta.