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Case Report


Year: 2022 |Volume: 1 | Issue: 03 |Pages: 65-74


Ayurvedic Management of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia): A Case Report

About Author

Jamale M.H.1 , Gulhane J.D.2

1PG Scholar,Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur.

2Associate professor & HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur.

Correspondence Address:

Dr.Mohini Jamale PG Sch. Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurveda college and hospital Nagpur

Date of Acceptance: 2022-10-07

Date of Publication:2022-10-14

Article-ID:AYU_18_10_22 https://ayuscript.com

Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: None declared


How To Cite This Article: Jamale M.H., Gulhane J.D. Ayurvedic Management of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia): A Case Report .AYUSCRIPT 2022;1(3):65-74


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Abstract: Hemiplegia is paralysis of either side of body with loss of function and one of the most crippling disorders in our society. In classics, hemiplegia can be correlated with Pakshaghata due to much resemblance and the present case study shows the effect of Shodhana and Shaman chikitsa in management of pakshaghata. A 66yrs female patient came to hospital with complaints of unable to stand and walk, weakness in left upper limb and lower limb, slurred speech, dysphagia, constipation on and off since 3 months. And K/C/O Hypertension since 3yrs, Type 2 DM since 3yrs. With CT Brain (Plain) shows chronic lacunar infarcts. Ayurved intervention includes Deepana Pachana Chikitsa for 7 days with Agnitundi vati, Vatvidhwans vati for 14 days, Vatari Guggula for 15days, Kavaldharan. Shodhan Chikitsa includes Snehan and Nadi Swedan for 21 days, Mridu Virechana, Shodhan Nasya for 7 days then Brihan Nasya for 14 days. Shashtika Shali Pind Sweda over left upper and lower limb for 21 days. Yogbastikrama includes Rasnadi Niruha 760ml, Anuvasana with Balaashwagandhadi Tail 80ml.Patient shows significant effect in The Barthel index score changes from 25 to 65 and effect on NIH stroke scale was 12 reduces to 4, Muscle power grade was 2/5 increases upto 4/5 in both upper and lower limb and symptomatic relief is observed in patient in terms of FAQ score was 16 changes to 29. Present case highlights potential of Ayurvedic intervention along with panchakarma can be more effective in symptomatic relief and improve functional status of patient.

Key Words – Pakshaghata, Hemiplegia, Shodhan, Shaman, Nasya

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19/10/2022

Issue: 03

Volume: 1 (2022): Month - 10

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