Heel pain is the most prevalent condition in these days. Various disorders can cause heel discomfort, but one with a high prevalence rate is plantar fasciitis. Amongst these Symptoms and causes of Vatakantaka can be correlated with Plantar Fasciitis, Calcaneum Spur and Achilles tendinitis. The illness often manifests as acute pain during the first few steps in the morning. Contemporary science provides conservative management in form of NASAIDS, Steroids and Steroids injection on local site but all these procedures provide temporary reliefs and produces many side effects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment options in Ayurveda for VÄtakantaka.
METHODOLOGY: On detailed history, Dosha assessment was done based on the clinical features & mainly Vata Dosha was found to be vitiated in the present patient. Considering all 10 patient was diagnosed with Vatakantaka, and treatment was given to patient based on the line of treatment explained for Vatkantaka in classics. i.e. Aganikarma. And treatment was given 5 seatings at the interval of 7 days.
RESULT: The patient showed complete relief in extreme pain and was able to walk without pain.
Keywords: Agnikarma, Plantar fasciitis, Heel pain, Swarna shalaka, Vatakantaka, Calcaneum Spur, Achiles Tendinitis.
How to cite this article: Sarita T, Balendra S, Singh BD, Avinash M, Sunidhi B, Chanchal S, To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Aganikarma By Swarna Shalaka In The Management Of Plantar Fasciitis (Vatakantaka) : Case Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(4s): 902-907; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.4s.105
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