Patient: Mrs. Sunita Shukla | Age: 52 Years | Gender: Female
Consultant: Vaidya Dr. Pardeep Sharma, M.D. (Ayurveda)
Institution: Sukhayu Ayurved, Jaipur
Treatment Duration: March 2018 onwards
Diagnosis: Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorder – likely Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome / SLE with overlap features
Ayurvedic Diagnosis: Gambheer Vatarakta
Clinical Background (Pre-Treatment – February 2018)
Key Serological Findings
TestResultNormal RangeInterpretationANA>169.00 Units<20.00Strong PositiveSSA/Ro153.76 Units<20.00Strong PositiveSSB/La118.93 Units<20.00Strong Positive
- Strong autoimmune response suggestive of systemic involvement.
- Hypothyroidism (TSH: 11.13 uIU/mL).
- Clinically symptomatic with fatigue, dryness, joint discomfort.
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Ayurvedic Assessment
DoshaDhatuSrotasVikritiPredominant Vata with Rakta DushtiRasa, Rakta, MajjaRasavaha, Raktavaha, MajjavahaGambheer Vatarakta
The condition was identified as Gambheer Avastha due to:
- Deep dhatu involvement (Majja & Ojas)
- Strong autoimmunity (Dhatugat level)
- Presence of Aam, Srotorodha, and Dhatu Shaithilya
Ayurvedic Chikitsa Siddhanta: Gambheer Vatarakta
Therapeutic Goals:
- Aam Nirharana – To clear Srotas and pacify Sama Vata
- Rakta Shodhana – Detoxify and purify vitiated Rakta
- Vata Anulomana – Balance deranged Vata in deeper tissues
- Majja Dhatu Poshanam – Rejuvenate Majja and Ojas
Follow-up Reports (Post-treatment – September 2018)
Immunological Improvement
TestFeb 2018Sept 2018OutcomeSSA/Ro153.76125.40↓ 18.3%SSB/La118.9395.20↓ 20%
Significance: Reduction in autoantibody titres reflects improved immune balance and reduced autoimmune aggression.
Metabolic Stability
- TSH: Normalized from 11.13 → 4.05 uIU/mL
- HbA1c: 6.1% → Early-stage insulin resistance noted and managed
- CRP: Positive (mild inflammation persisting)
- ESR: 28 mm/hr (within acceptable limit)
Therapies Administered at Sukhayu Ayurved
PanchakarmaPurposeMridu VirechanaAam Nirharana, Rakta ShodhanaTikta-Ksheer BastiVata-Shamana & Majja Dhatu PoshanaNasyaMajja-Srotas ShuddhiDharaStabilizing Prana and MajjaRasayana SupportLong-term tissue rejuvenation
Clinical Outcome
- Subjective improvement in fatigue, dryness, and sleep
- Objective improvement in thyroid and immune markers
- Reduction in inflammatory signs (joint stiffness, malaise)
- Improved digestion, sleep, and sense of well-being
Conclusion
The application of Gambheer Vatarakta Chikitsa led to meaningful clinical and laboratory improvements in an established autoimmune case. This highlights the profound potential of Ayurvedic wisdom—when aligned with the stage-specific dhatu avastha—to modulate deep-seated systemic autoimmunity.