This research paper investigated the therapeutic potential of the ancient Indian practice of Yagya for the health conditions of sciatica, slipped discs and joint pain. In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, these health issues are linked to the imbalance of "Vata", which governs body movement. Offering medicinal herbs such as samagri in the holy fire of yagya can help to restore the balance of tri-doshas in the body. This paper explored the use of yagya therapy for these conditions along with the available evidences. The samagri “Divya Vateshti” was used during the yagya therapy treatment. This is a mixture of medicinal plants like Nirgundi, Rasna, Nagarmotha, Gudbach, Giloy, etc. that are specific to balancing Vata dosha and are anti-nociceptive, analgesic and nerve tonic. Thirteen patients in the age group of 27–87 years suffering from joint pain, a slipped disk, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, muscular cramps, and sciatica pain have been observed for the therapeutic effect of yagya. The therapy duration varied from 20 days to 2 years. All the patients reported to have positive impacts of yagya on their mental and physical health. Their pain was diminished and their movement was restored with ease. Although, more research is needed, Yagya therapy is a promising way to manage the pain caused by vata aggravation.

Yagya, sciatica, slipped disk, spondylosis, therapy

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Acharya Balkrishna, Swami Yagyadev, Deepika Arya, Ajay Kumar Gautam and Vedpriya Arya (2024). Yagya Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Alleviate Aggravated Vata- borne Musculoskeletal Conditions. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 15(1): 16–21.