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@article{188504,
        author = {Asha G and Dr Sweta Tyagi},
        title = {Effect of Agnikarma with Tapta Guḍa in the Management of Manibandha Sandhisthita Snayugata Vata w.s.r. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – A Case Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2391-2396},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188504},
        abstract = {Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience often associated with tissue injury or nerve compression. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Clinically, it presents with pain, numbness, tingling, and restricted wrist movements. In Ayurvedic terms, the structures involved in CTS correspond to Snayu, and the condition can be correlated with Snayugata Vata affecting the Manibandha Sandhi. Classical management of Snayugata Vata includes Snehana, Swedana, Upanaha, and Agnikarma. Among these, Agnikarma is renowned for its Sheeghrakaritva (quick action) and Apunarbhavatva (non-recurrence). For Snayu, Sira, Asthi, and Sandhigata Vikaras, Snigdha Dravyas such as Kshoudra, Guda, Taila, Vasa, and Madhuchishta are advocated as Dahanopakarana. In the present clinical study, Agnikarma using Tapta Guda (molten jaggery) was applied by Bindu Dahana technique over the most tender points at the wrist. Assessments were done on the 0th, 7th , 14th and 21st day using pain (VAS), paraesthesia grading, Phalen’s and Tinel’s tests. The results showed a marked reduction in pain and paraesthesia with improved hand function. No adverse effects or scarring were observed. The study concludes that Agnikarma with Tapta Guda is a safe, cost-effective, and cosmetically acceptable procedure that provides significant symptomatic relief in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.},
        keywords = {Agnikarma, Tapta Guda, Snayugata Vata, Manibandha Sandhi, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dahanopakarana.},
        month = {December},
        }