Ayurvedic management of vatakantak-plantar fasciitis – a case study
This study reveals effect of lepa of Jatamayadi churna and marma gulika with lemon juice in vatakantak. Main aim of this study was to report the fast and external measure of treatment for vatakantak. A 45 years male patient was treated with lepa of Jatamayadi churna and marma gulika with lemon juice. This paste was applied on affected area of heel and then covered with Arka Patra. Lepa was done at night and removed in the morning. Treatment was given for 3 weeks. Patient was assessed on the basis of subjective parameters such as pain, exaggerating factors for pain, difficulty in walking after sleep in the morning and tenderness. This study shows that without any internal medicine only lepa (external treatment) helps to relieve stabbing pain of vatakantak.