The Ayurvedic management of Spastic Paralysis w.s.r. Pakshaghata: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In Ayurveda, Vata Dosha is considered to play a significant role in neurological health due to its association with movement and communication within the body. Vata governs the nervous system and is linked to the movement of nerve impulses and the coordination of bodily functions. When Vata is imbalanced, it can contribute to various neurological issues, including Nervous system disorders, Mental Health Issues, Cognitive Function, and Movement Disorders. Vata Dosha is associated with the movement and function of the nervous system, and imbalances can contribute to spastic paralysis (Pakshaghata). The pathology of paralysis related to Vata dosha is understood through its effects on the body’s neurological and muscular systems. Vata Dosha influences paralysis by nerve Impairment, muscle dysfunction, circulatory Issues and joint and tissue degradation which may be associated with paralysis. In this study, an attempt has been made to describe the scientific effects of Panchakarma procedures and Shamana Aushadha in this case.
Authors: Ratnesh Kumar Shukla, Shraddha Sharma, Shrikant Lodhi, Swati Nagpal, Vivek Sharma
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404058174