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Objectives: Unpacking Black Box design allows the effectiveness of traditional medicine to be determined either within its own theoretical framework or within that of conventional medicine. This study is performed to evaluate the role of traditional treatment of Panchkarma in Katigata Vata (Lumber pain). Methods: A 48-year-old male suffering from lower back pain, painful lumber movement, stiffness in the lumber region and tingling numbness for 6 months was treated with this Black Box package consisting of oleation therapy (Snehana), sudation therapy (Swedana), therapeutic enema (Basti) and palliative treatment (Shamana Chikitsa). The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effects were evaluated through symptomatic relief. Result: Clinical assessment was done both pre and post-therapy by using the VAS scale. The patient got marked improvement in lower back pain (80%), stiffness (75%), and tingling numbness (75%). The patient got moderate relief in painful lumber movement i.e.71%. Conclusion: Unpacking Black Box approaches guide how to apply methodical thinking and problem-solving techniques to improve the application of Panchkarma procedures.