Comparative Evaluation of Effective Route of Administration of MASAM Oil in Vishwachi (Cervical Radiculopathy): A Study Protocol

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda proposed a lot of Vatavyadhi treatments. The cervical problems mimic the disorders
in the vata. Thus in the present study, the vata management of medicated oils by rectal is better management
for the identified clinical condition Vishwachi (Cervical Radiculopathy). Among such disorders Ayurvedic
classics in the name of Vishwachi have described a disease. In Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine and
Davidsons Principles of Internal Medicine and Golwalla Medicine for Students, the symptoms of Cervical
Spondylosis with Radiculopathy, such as a neck pain that radiates to the upper limbs, restricted movements
of the neck have been explained. Due to today’s modern lifestyles, food, behaviors, stress and anxiety, more
people face these problems and the incidence of the Viswachi disease increases dramatically everywhere.
Aim and Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effect of MASAM oil for improving the Nerve Conduction
Velocity in patients of Vishwachi(Cervical Radiculopathy) and to compare the MASAM oil through different
routes of administration (Pana, Abhyanga, Basti) for improving Nerve Conduction Velocity in patients of
Vishwachi (Cervical Radiculopathy).
Methodology: The proposed study, 120 subjects will be randomly divided into three groups in every group
40 patients will be including. In Group A (Pana) –with MASAM OIL dose of 24 ml will be administered
orally a day in empty stomach for 21 days and Group B (Abhyanga) – local massage on affected side with
MASAM OIL dose of 24 ml a day at morning after breakfast for 21 days and Group C (Basti) MASAM OIL
24 ml a day will be administered through rectal route after meal for 21 days. The record of assessment will
be taken at zero day 21st day and after 21st for followup.
Results: On the basis of objectives outcome changes will be observed. Changes will be observed in objective
outcomes.
Conclusion: It may conclude that the parameters included in this study will be reducing pain, tingling
sensation and improvement in Nerve conduction parameters