Ayurvedic management for Parkinson's Disease : A comprehensive case report on Kampavata

Abstract

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symptoms such as bradykinesia, tremors, impaired posture, balance, and muscle rigidity. This case report discusses a 57-year-old male with a decade-long history of PD, presenting with tremors, slurred speech, and neck rigidity, who sought Ayurvedic treatment after finding no relief from conventional biomedical approaches. The patient was assessed using Ayurvedic principles of Rogi-Roga Pareeksha as Kampavata, and accordingly, the treatment plan combining Rookshana (drying) and Snehana (oleation) therapies were adopted. The intervention included external therapies like Udvartanam (powder massage), Sarvanga Abhyanga (full body oil massage), Swedana (fomentation), and Vaitarana Basti (medicated enema). Internal medications included Maharasnayogaraja Guggulu Kashayam, Saraswatarishtam, Ashtavarga Kashayam and Brihatvatachintamani Rasa. Over a two-week treatment period, significant improvements were observed in tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, gait, and speech, with the patient reporting enhanced quality of life and reduced stress. This case highlights the potential efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment modalities in managing neurodegenerative disorders like PD, particularly when conventional treatments fail to provide relief.