A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to evaluate the effect of Mahausadhyadi Kashayam in the management of Katigraha

Kati Graha (Low Back Pain) is a condition in which Vata Dosha alone or in association with Ama gets seated in the Kati region causing vitiation resulting in severe pain in the region. According to WHO, most people experience Low back pain atleast once in their life. In 2020, prevalence of Low Back Pain (LBP) was estimated at 619 million people globally and its prevalence is expected to increase to 843 million by 2050. Low back pain remains the leading cause of YLDs (Years lived with disability) globally . In India (2020), at Point, at Annual and at Lifetime Prevalence of LBP was found to be 48% (40-56%), 51% (45-58%) and 66% (56- 75%) respectively . Ganesan et al reported in a cross sectional study in 2017, LBP prevalence as 42.4% per year and 22.8% per week in young Indian adults aged 18 to 35 years. 1355 Young adults with requirement of prolonged sitting were included in this study . Parallel to this Katigraha is the condition wherein Vata Dosha is vitiated and causes the vitiation of Kapha. The drugs which are Vatakaphahara will help in the management of Katigraha.