Efficacy of Ashwagandha and Atibala Mula Churna in Janu Sandhigatavata: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author : Dr. Minal Bhalala, Dr. Prakash Kumbar and Manish Patel
Abstract :
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Traditional Ayurvedic treatments, such as Ashwagandha Churna and Atibala Mula Churna, have been suggested for managing symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, though their comparative effectiveness remains under explored.
Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Ashwagandha Churna and Atibala Mula Churna in the management of Janu Sandhigatavata (Knee Osteoarthritis), focusing on pain reduction, joint mobility, and overall functionality.
Materials and Methods: A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted with 60 participants diagnosed with Janu Sandhigatavata. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Ashwagandha Churna or Atibala Mula Churna for 6 weeks, with follow-up assessments at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Primary outcomes measured were pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), joint range of motion (ROM), and the WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) score for knee function.
Results: Both treatments showed improvement in reducing pain and enhancing joint mobility, but Ashwagandha Churna demonstrated a slightly superior effect in improving knee function based on the WOMAC score. The reduction in pain (VAS score) and improvement in range of motion (ROM) were comparable between the two groups, with a notable trend favoring Ashwagandha Churna in terms of overall functional improvement.
Conclusion: Ashwagandha Churna and Atibala Mula Churna both show potential as effective Ayurvedic treatments for Janu Sandhigatavata. Ashwagandha Churna may offer additional benefits in improving knee function, making it an alternative or adjunct in the management of knee osteoarthritis.
Keywords :
Ashwagandha Churna, Atibala Mula Churna, Janu Sandhigatavata, Knee Osteoarthritis, Ayurvedic Treatment, Randomized Clinical Trial.
