Concept of Gouty Arthritis (Vatarakta) in Ayurveda
Abstract
The understanding of ideal definition of health and dhatusamya is very essential for human beings in order to attain the first pursuit of life for attaining hita-ayu and sukha-ayu. In Ayurveda health means the state of Doshasamya, Agnisamya and Dhatusamya as well as wellness of Atma, Indriya and Mana. Acharya Charaka says that a man desirous of happiness should observe the rules which are related with the prevention of unborn diseases and the cure of those which have already arisen. The ultimate aim of life is to achieve the Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksha. For obtaining the above-mentioned goals, it is very essential to be fit physically, mentally and spiritually. So, directions of the Ayurveda in this regard should be followed strictly. When the person does not follow the directions of Ayurveda in regard to Ahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya collectively known as “Tri-upstambha” the person becomes ill. Improper use of the above three supports of life is the cause of so many diseases takes place, out of them, one is the Vatarakta (Gout), which consists of swelling including burning pain in metatarsophalangeal joints initially followed by the other joints, resulting in inability to the walk.
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