ABSTRACT

Hemiplegia, a common consequence of stroke, manifests as a neurological deficit affecting the limbs, trunk, and facial muscles on one side of the body. Stroke, a leading global cause of death and disability, often involves the aggravated Vata dosha, resulting in the paralysis of one side of the body, termed as Pakshaghat. This case study focuses on a 54-year-old female patient who presented with weakness in the left half of the body, inability to walk, and dependence on support. Diagnosed with Ischemic Stroke, the patient exhibited left-sided Hemiplegia and slurred speech, with a Right Parietal infarct evident in the CT Brain scan. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of Pakshaghata guided the treatment approach, according to Charaka Samhita. A comprehensive Panchakarma regimen spanning 27 days included Snehana, Swedana, and Mridu Virechana, along with Nasya Karma followed by Basti Karma. Shamana Aushadhis and Physiotherapy were integrated at various stages of the disease. Notably, significant improvement was observed in the mobility of the lower extremity and grip strength of the upper extremity by the end of the treatment. The present treatment protocol mainly emphasises the importance of the integrity of Ayurvedic practices that as Shodhana, Shamana, and dietary regimens. Also due to the application of physiotherapy and yoga, we got optimum benefits in this case. Keywords: Pakshaghat, Panchakarma, Mustadi Yapana Basti, Hemiplegia
Publication date: 01/06/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.6.9092