The unique position of man as a master mechanic of the animal kingdom is because of skilled
movements of his hands and when this shoulder joints get obstructed, we call it as Apabahuka (Frozen
shoulder), we do not find satisfactory management in modern medical science. Various effective
treatment modalities have been mentioned which reverse the pathogenesis, Shodhana is advised
initially followed by Shamana therapies. In the present study 30 patients were selected incidentally
and placed randomly into two groups A and B, with 15 subjects in each group. Group A received
Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera Pinda Sweda and Nasya Karma. Group B received
Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera pinda Sweda and Nasaapana. In both the groups two
months follow up was done. Both groups showed significant improvement in the signs and symptoms
of Apabahuka as well as the activities of daily livings, thereby improving the quality of life of the
patients. Nasya Karma and Nasaapana provided highly significant results in all the symptoms of
Apabahuka. In the present study as per the clinical data, Nasaapana is found to be more effective
than Nasya Karma.
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