ABSTRACT

Pakshaghata is Vatavyadhi [1] which can be correlated to cerebrovascular condition called stroke. Ayurvedic literature has references of treatment of Pakshaghata. Prognosis depend on various factors like Vaya (Age), Bala(strength), Dosha, etc. The management of Pakshaghata being reported in this paper is a case of ischemic stroke.A 52 year old male patient known case of hypertension came with symptoms of right sided weakness, slurred speech and inability to stand or walk. The clinical impression for the patient was right sided hemiplegia. He was on various treatment methods but did not get relief to perform his necessary daily activities. So he came to D Y Patil Ayurvedic Hospital Navi Mumbai. In Ayurveda, treatment of disease is done in two parts Samshodhan and Sanshaman. The patient was effectively treated with Panchakarma procedures, Shaman Aushadi and physiotherapy along with his ongoing modern treatment and the patient was cured 85%. Keywords: Pakshaghata, Hemiplegia, Stroke, Cerebrovascular accident, Effective Ayurvedic treatment
Publication date: 01/01/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.1.9666