Randomized comparative study on Ekangavir Rasa, Vaitarana Basti, Shirobasti in combination on Barthel Index and NIH Stroke Scale in Pakshavadh with special reference to Cerebral Infarction

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke also called CVA (cerebrovascular accident) is a medical emergency. It is defined as rapid onset of focal neurological deficit, resulting from diseases of the cerebral vasculature and its contents. This disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It occurs when blood vessels that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or burst. Symptoms of stroke include trouble walking, speaking and understanding as well as paralysis or numbness of the face. Methodology: In this study, patients were treated with combination of Ekangavir Rasa, Vaitarana Basti and Shirobasti in trial group and Ekangavir Rasa with Vaitarana Basti in control group on Barthel Index and NIH Stroke Scale of Pakshavadh, after that after treatment assessment was done. Result: 60 cases were recorded and treated. Observation & results showed significant improvement in patients. Conclusion: The results obtained from this study were encouraging. details are explained in full paper.