ABSTRACT

Pakshaghata is a Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi considered as Mahavatavyadhi. Pakshaghata can be correlated with Hemiplegia, which results from cerebrovascular accident-stroke. In this clinical study a 61 years old female Patient was taken who had history of Stroke (Hemorrhagic) 2 years back having right sided weakness along with difficulty in walking. Patient was a known case of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension since 3-4 years on irregular treatment. Patient was assessed as per classical Roga and Rogi Pariksha methods & Doshic Amshamshkalpana was made. Patient was managed with treatment principles which are mentioned by Acharya Charaka for Pakshaghata. Patient was treated with Snehana, Swedana and Mridu Virechana along with Panchakarma procedures Shirodhara, udvartana and Basti for 25 days. Samshamana Aushadhis (Oral medicines) and Physiotherapy were adopted at various stages of the diseases. Maximum improvement was noticed in right upper and lower extremity functions at the end of the treatment. Keywords: Pakshaghata, Hemiplegia, Stroke, Dakshin Pakshaghata, Snehana, Swedana, Basti, Shirodhara, Physiotherapy
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1043