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Abstract

Gridhrasi is a musculoskeletal condition which has affected large percentage of today’s population. It is characterized by features like Stamba,Ruk,Toda,Grihnati and Spandana starting from Sphik Purva to Pada[1]. Patients suffering from Gridhrasi may have restricted movements due to pain thus affecting their day-to-day activities. The present pilot study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Jambeera Pinda Sweda in Gridhrasi .In this study, Jambeera Pinda Sweda was selected as the treatment modality which was carried out for 7 days in 20 patients and assessment of each patient was done before treatment, after treatment (7 th day) and after follow up done after 30 days (37 th day). Significant improvement was noted in terms of both subjective and objective parameters and the results were analysed.