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A new scientific study on the effectiveness of the Ayurvedic Whole System (AWS) in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has demonstrated that AWS not only alleviates the symptoms of RA but also induces a metabolic shift towards normalisation in patients. This offers a promising complementary approach to a chronic autoimmune disorder which affects millions worldwide. 

The study was conducted by a group of senior researchers from reputed research institutions, including Arthritis Treatment and Advanced Research Center (A-ATARC), Department of Kaya Chikitsa, State Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Lucknow University; Centre of Biomedical Research (CBMR), SGPGIMS Campus, Lucknow; and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad.

The study involved a group of RS patients who exhibited elevated levels of certain metabolites, including succinate, lysine, mannose, creatine, and 3-Hydroxybutyrate (3-HB), alongside decreased alanine levels at the outset. However, following AWS treatment, these metabolic markers began to shift towards the levels observed in healthy individuals, indicating a return to a more balanced metabolic state.

There was a notable reduction in Disease Activity Score, as well as decreases in both the total number of swollen and tender joints. Additionally, the Ama Activity Measure (AAM) Score, which assesses the presence of toxins in the body, also showed a significant reduction post-intervention.

 

“This study is significant from the perspective of possible pathology reversal in case of RA being treated with whole system Ayurveda approach. This endorses ayurvedic concepts of ‘Samprapti Vighatan’ where a pathogenesis – disease complex is dismantled and ‘Doshas’ are brought back to normality,” said the first author Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi. 

According to them, this study is the first of its kind to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of AWS in managing RA. The intervention not only reduced symptoms but also promoted a metabolic environment conducive to homeostasis, potentially leading to long-term benefits for RA patients.

The study, published in the PubMed-indexed research journal, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medicine (JAIM), underscores the potential of integrating traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern medical approaches to improve patient outcomes in chronic conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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