Ayurvedic Management of Arditavata - A Case Report

Belavadi S N,Kusum Mahajan

doi:10.47552/ijam.v11i2.1363

Abstract

Ayurveda is a branch of ancient science which is not only believe in curing disease but also keeps vision of having healthy lifestyle in terms of Ahara (Food), Vihara (Healthy regimen) and Achara (Good conducts). In present era because of unwholesome food, inappropriate lifestyle, excessive and restless workload etc. and also the environmental factors like excessive cold and flowing of wind becoming reason to cause various disorders. Acharya Charaka explained 80 Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi, Arditavata is one of those disorders.Due to similar clinical symptoms of Arditavata, in contemporary science can be correlated with Bell’s palsy-caused by dysfunction of facial nerve-which is VII cranial nerve which affects the movement of facial muscles. Facial nerve dysfunction can seriously influence a patient's perspective for life. The human face is a part of communication and appearance. Facial palsy results in both functional and cosmetic impairments. In this disease with Ayurvedic treatment approach there is 90% cure rate, which is very beneficial for the present era patients who are having such type of diseases. This case study is here to show the result and curative approach of classical medicines in Arditavata.

Highlights

Ayurveda is a day’s ray of hope for the present generations, who are suffering from lots of stress, anxiety, and work load
(1) Mainly Vata Dosha is the one which acts on nervous system or we can say Vata is nothing but nerve conduction base
Vata-which is root of our nervous system and control the movements of other dosha of human body [2] if work in the equilibrium form leads in normal control of nerve conduction and systemic function in body associated with other doshas, rasa, rakta dhatus and mala etc

Summary

Introduction

Ayurveda is a day’s ray of hope for the present generations, who are suffering from lots of stress, anxiety, and work load. Vata-which is root of our nervous system and control the movements of other dosha of human body [2] if work in the equilibrium form leads in normal control of nerve conduction and systemic function in body associated with other doshas, rasa, rakta dhatus and mala etc. 25 years old female was apparently normal 8 days back She noticed deviation towards right side of face, heaviness in left side of face, difficulty in closing left eye, difficulty in moving up left eyebrow. 1st step (Mukha abhyanga with Ksheerabala taila): Took lukewarm oil in the container and asked the patient to sit on chair with head tilted backward direction by giving support with pillow to neck.

Discussion

Conclusion

Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya edited Charaka