Ram Kumar Agarwal et al. Journal of Biological & Scientific Opinion • Volume 10 (1). 2022 1 Available online through www.jbsoweb.com ISSN 2321 - 6328 Review Article EFFECT OF MUD THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KATIGRAHA: A REVIEW Ram Kumar Agarwal 1, 2 , Rachna Jain 3 , Smita Paul 4 1 PhD Scholar Swasthvritta & Yoga, Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved P.G. Mahavidyalaya Evam Chikitaslaya, Bhopal (M.P.), India 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthvritta & Yoga, Government Autonomous Ayurveda College & Hospital Jabalpur, (M.P.), India 3 Prof. & H.O.D., Swasthvritta & Yoga, Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved P.G. Mahavidyalaya Evam Chikitaslaya, Bhopal (M.P.), India 4 Prof. and H.O.D., Roga Nidan evam Vikirti Vigyan, Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved P.G. Mahavidyalaya Evam Chikitaslaya, Bhopal (M.P.), India *Corresponding Author Email: ram.imsbhu15@gmail.com Article Received on: 15/01/22 Accepted on: 23/02/22 DOI: 10.7897/2321-6328.101149 ABSTRACT One cannot follow the rules of 'Dinacharya' and 'Ritucharya' described in 'Ayurveda' in today's hectic, rapid, and mechanical life. Because of intensive industrialization and the advancement of superior software technologies, humanity has fallen behind in living a quick and frenetic life. As a result, everyone who engages in improper sitting postures, long journeys, overexertion, jerky movements during travel and sports, weightlifting, sitting for a long time, and other strenuous activities, among other things, puts undue strain on the spinal column and contributes to the development of Low Backache even in their early decades of life. About 70%-90% of the population above 40 years of age suffers from this Low Backache disease. Keywords: Shuddha Aama Vayu, Kati-shula, Trika-shula, Trika-graham and Prishtha-graha INTRODUCTION Katigraha has been noted in Ayurvedic Samhitas as a relatively frequent disease, characterized by Pain and restricted motions of Kati Pradesha (Lumbar region). Katigraha etiopathogenesis is suggestive of Vatapradhana Vyadhi. Along with Vata, Kapha can play a role in causing stiffness, restricted movements, and other symptoms. Solely chronic Katigraha patients with only Vata involvement were chosen for this investigation. Though Katigraha is the most prevalent diagnosis given to individuals with back Pain who visit clinics, the current management of disc illnesses includes Pain relievers, lumbar corsets, and Physiotherapy, among other things. The treatment is only symptomatic, notwithstanding recent improvements in western science. However, symptomatic Therapy of any disease is insufficient since it does not interrupt the pathogenic cycle. Looking at the etio-pathogenesis of Katigraha in Ayurvedic principles, Samprapti Vighatana requires Shodhana and Brimhana to regulate Vataprakopavastha. Mud is one of the five natural elements that has a significant impact on the human body in both good and bad health. Mudpack, a naturopathic treatment, has been found to be useful in a variety of diseases. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Katigraha: Katigraha is a combination of the words Kati and Graha. Nirukti of Katigraha: Katigraha comes from the root kat + in, which means "shareera avayava vishesha." In Amarakosha, the word Kati means "katau vastraavaranau," which refers to the part of the body that is covered with fabric according to the old Indian dress code. The name graham comes from the Sanskrit word "upadhane," which means "one who supports, i.e. holds." Paribhaasha of Katigraha: Shula or Pain is a major symptom of Katigraha, the most appropriate definition for "graha" 1 is grasping suffering. Katigraha is a Sanskrit word that means "grasping agony in the low back." Katigraha is described in Ayurvedic texts in a variety of situations. It mostly affects the Kati Pradesha's Sandhis and their associated structures. Kati was categorized by Sushrutacharya as "Tunnasevani Sandhi," which means "movable in nature." 2 Different Terminologies Similar to Katigraha: The same symptomatology generated in Kati-Trika Prishtha-vamsha Pradesha in different diseased states is described in Ayurvedic classics. Katigraha, Kati-shula, Trika-shula, Trika-graham, and Prishtha-graha are the names of the characters.