ROLE OF BRUMHANA NASYA AND MANYABASTI IN VISHWACHI W.S.R. TO CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY: A CASE REPORT

Background: Vishwachi is one of the 80 vatavyadhi mentioned in Bhavprakash Samhita, presenting with radiating pain, stiffness, tingling sensation, numbness, and restricted movements of the upper limb. It clinically correlates with cervical radiculopathy, a degenerative neurological condition commonly affecting middle-aged individuals. Conventional treatments provide temporary symptomatic relief, whereas Ayurvedic management focuses on Dosha Shamana and Dhatu nourishment. Objective: To assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic therapies in the management of Vishwachi w.s.r. Cervical Radiculopathy using standardized clinical assessment scales. Methods: A 55-year-old female presented with complaints of pain radiating from the cervical region to the left upper limb and fingers (vaam bahu pratyanguli ruja), tingling sensation (chimchimayana), numbness (suptata), and restricted movements (bahu cheshtapaharan) for six months. The patient was diagnosed with Vishwachi w.s.r. cervical radiculopathy based on clinical examination and radiological findings. Treatment included Brumhana Nasya, Manyabasti with Mahamasha Tailam, Sthanika Snehana and Swedana for 7 days. Assessment was done using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, sensory grading for numbness and tingling, and range of motion (ROM) of cervical spine and shoulder joint. Results: Significant reduction in pain was observed on VAS score, normalization of sensory disturbances, and increased ROM of the affected limb. The patient showed marked clinical recovery without any adverse effects. Conclusion: Ayurvedic therapies shown marked effect in managing Vishwachi correlated with cervical radiculopathy, providing symptomatic relief and functional improvement.

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