• Dr. Anil Raj
• Dr. O. P. Singh
• Dr. Seema Joshi
• Dr. Pravesh Kumar

Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is a common disorder characterized by pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve. Aabhadi Churna, a classical Ayurvedic formulation, is indicated in Vata disorders, and Kati Vasti is a well-known local therapeutic procedure. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Aabhadi Churna alone and in combination with Kati Vasti in Gridhrasi. Methods: An open randomized clinical trial was conducted on 40 patients diagnosed with Gridhrasi. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups: Group A received Aabhadi Churna 5 gm twice daily with lukewarm water, while Group B received Aabhadi Churna with Kati Vasti using Saindhavadi Taila for 45 minutes daily. The treatment was given for 21 days, with assessments on the 7th, 14th, and 21st days. Subjective parameters (Ruja, Stambha, Aruchi, Spandana, Gaurava) and objective parameter (SLR test) were assessed. Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in subjective and objective parameters. Mann-Whitney test revealed that Group B (Aabhadi Churna + Kati Vasti) showed statistically significant improvement in Ruja (p=0.008) and Spandana (p=0.010) compared to Group A. Conclusion: Aabhadi Churna is effective in the management of Gridhrasi, and its efficacy is enhanced when combined with Kati Vasti.

Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Aabhadi Churna, Kati Vasti, Ayurveda

"COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AABHADI CHURNA WITH AND WITHOUT KATI VASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.e281-e292, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509430.pdf

"COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AABHADI CHURNA WITH AND WITHOUT KATI VASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRIDHRASI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppe281-e292, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509430.pdf