effect of dashamoolyadi kwatha nasapanam in cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is degenerative osteoarthritis of cervical spine. It is characterised by

degeneration of the intervertebral disc and osteophyte formation. It is a chronic degenerative

condition of cervical spine. Now a days, it encountered in middle aged group due to sedentary

lifestyle, continues sitting jobs and computer work. Cervical spondylosis is considered a natural

process of aging with a 95% prevalence by age 65 years. Most people remain asymptomatic

but can present with neck pain, as well as progress to cervical radiculopathy.

In ayurveda cervical spondylosis is clinically compared with Vishwachi, Apabahuka or

manyastambha. Nasapanam is nasal administration of internal medicine in larger dose.

Chakradatta, Bhav Prakash mentioned Nasapanam in vata vyadhi adhyay. According to

Ayurveda cervical spondylosis is a vatavyadhi. In which Dashamoolyadi Kwatha is vatshamak

in nature. Dashamoola gana is tridoshasamak, shothahar. Bala is balya., sangrahik, vatahar.

Masha is balya, brimhan,vrushya,vatanashak.

The data will be collected through visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index for

neck pain. After collecting data detailed examination will be done. Nasapanam will be done in

dose of 1 pala (approximately 48 ml) 24 ml in each nostril for 7 days during 3.30-05.00 pm.

Changes in neck pain and shoulder pain will be analysed before the treatment, after treatment

on 8th day, follow up on 21st day. Depending upon distribution of variables, it will be analysed

using Wilcoxon’s signed rank test or paired t test.