• Bismi Naushad

In the present era, plantar fasciitis contributes to 80% of the orthopedic heel pain disorders1. The life style changes and work nature of modern times contribute to this statistics. Local application of ice packs, NSAIDS, steroid and even surgery are used conventionally for treatment of this condition2,3. In Ayurveda, Vatakantaka simulates many features of plantar fasciitis. Para surgical procedures like Agnikarma with suitable Dahanopakarana is found to be effective but this procedure requires at least 2 sittings and more medical care. Methodology: In this comparative study, 2 patients with plantar fasciitis were chosen for performing Sarshapa pottali sweda. In patient A, swedana karma was done in Poorvahna / early morning which is a kaphaprabudha kaala and in patient B dusk time Poorvarathri / aparahna kaala i.e. which is Kapha and vata prabudha Kaala. Duration of the process is 20 mins for 7 days for both patients. The progress in pain was assessed with foot function index on 0th day and 7th day. Result: In patient A, the relief of pain was noted, but recurrence occurred with reduced intensity after 7 days. In patient B relief of pain was achieved within first 3 days of procedure itself and recurrence of pain was not reported. Conclusion: Sarshapa pottali sweda is an easy and effective method for managing plantar fasciitis. Procedure is more effective when done during Vata and Kapha prabudha kaala, which is at sunset time.

Vatakantaka, sarshapa pottali pinda sweda , plantar fasciitis

"Comparative case study on the efficacy of Goura Sarshapa pottali sweda on plantar fasciitis with respect to different time of the day.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.b270-b274, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603133.pdf

"Comparative case study on the efficacy of Goura Sarshapa pottali sweda on plantar fasciitis with respect to different time of the day.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. ppb270-b274, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603133.pdf