Sneha Agnikarma in the Pain Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata – A Case Study

Introduction: Pain is the predominant symptom of Janu Sandhigata Vata, or osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Agnikarma is a para-surgical procedure which is indicated in intense pain. Various instruments or Dahanopakaranas are mentioned for carrying out Agnikarma. Among them, Sneha Agnikarma is indicated in diseases of the joint. So, in the present case study, Sneha Agnikarma was carried out with Tila Taila (sesame oil) in a patient suffering from Janu Sandhigata Vata. Materials and methods: A 51-year-old female suffering from knee joint pain and diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the left knee joint was treated with four sittings of Sneha Agnikarma with Tila Taila. Results and conclusion: After the 4th sitting of Agnikarma, pain reduced, and the WOMAC score reached 12 from 38. Thus, Sneha Agnikarma may give promising results in managing Janu Sandhigata Vata.