A CASE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF VASTYAMAYANTAKA GHRITA MATRA BASTI IN VATASTHEELA W.S.R. TO BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a histopathological condition characterized by the proliferation of smooth muscle and epithelial cells within the transitional zone of the prostate gland. The incidence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are increasing steadily, particularly affecting men above 50 years of age. Due to the close resemblance of symptoms, BPH can be correlated with Asthila, one of the types of Mutraghata described in Ayurvedic Samhitas. In this case study, a male patient reported to the OPD of GACH, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) and was diagnosed with Asthila w.s.r. to BPH. The treatment protocol included Sarvanga Abhyanga, Sarvanga Bashpa Swedana, and Vastyamayantaka Ghrita Matra Basti for 16 days, followed by oral medications during the follow-up period. The patient exhibited marked improvement with significant reduction in symptoms. This case demonstrates the beneficial effect of Vastyamayantaka Ghrita Matra Basti in the management of Asthila w.s.r. to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), suggesting its potential as a promising therapeutic approach.