Abstract

Avabahuka is one of the Dhatu Kshayajanya Vata Vyadhi. It is the Vyadhi which hampers the functions of the hand. In Ashtanga Hridaya, Acharya Vagbhatta mentioned that Amsamulasthita Vayu causes Sankochana of Sira which results in to the restrictions of movements of hands. Avabahuka is correlated with the Frozen Shoulder in contemporary science. It is a condition which is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Avabahuka includes Amsa Sandhi Shoola, Shotha, Stabdhata, Sakashta Hastakriya etc. This condition occurs more commonly in Diabetic patients. Therefore, now a day’s its management becomes more important. In Ashtanga Hridaya for Avabahuka Nasya treatment was mentioned as Sthanika Snehana, Swedana along with Shamana chikitsa.

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