Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis characterized mainly by pain, bony swelling and functional restriction of the joint. It commonly presents unilaterally in the knee joint, which is the most important weight bearing joint in the body. Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is the most common joint disorder seen in elderly people. Due to similarities in signs and symptoms, it can be very much correlated to Janu sandhigata vata. According to Ayurveda, Snehana, Svedana, Dahana and

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... a are the prime modalities of treatment in the management of Sandhigata vata. These are mostly aimed at Bramhana. Sushruta has mentioned the treatment for Sandhigatavata as Snehana,