Ayurveda, the science of life, which is an ancient healthcare system which is based on eternal principal of health life. The whole clinical approach of Ayurveda is based on prevention, promotive and curative aspect. Vatakantaka is that disorder, which interfere with the free locomotion of the individual resulting in hindrance to his daily activities. Acharya Sushrutha explain it under Vatavyadi1; & in due course, other authors like Vagbhata2, Yogarathnakara, Chakradatta3, Vangasena4 and Madhavakara5 also narrate the same. In Vatakantaka pain in the heel develops due to walking on uneven surfaces or excessive walking. Due to the Nidanas, Vata gets vitiated and reside at Gulpha Sandhi, produces the disease. Sushruta has mentioned different methods of management for different diseases. Here in the management of vatakantak, Acharya described, sneha, upanaha, agnikarma, bandhana and unmardana. Keeping in view of the many draw backs of modern methods of managements, a comparative clinical trial is aimed at the evaluation of the efficacy of Agnikarma alone and Agnikarma with Erandataila paana in Vatakantaka w.s.r to Plantar fascitis with an intention to promote an effective, economical and simple treatment with no adverse effects.
Agnikarma, Erandataila Paana, Vatakantaka, Plantar fasciitis
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