Ayurvedic management of Autism - A Case Report

  • Dileep K.S Associate Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
  • Sreedevi V. Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra. Ashtamgam Ayurveda Vidyapeedham Evam Chikitsalayam, Kerala, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.8.48
Keywords: Autism, Ayurveda, ISAA

Abstract

Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine in India, offers a holistic approach to health and wellness. When applied to Autism, Ayurveda emphasizes individualized treatment plans that balance the body's Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) through diet, herbal remedies, lifestyle modifications, and therapies like Panchakarma. This approach aims to address both physical and mental imbalances, which are believed to contribute to Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this article, presentation of an interesting case of autism, not responding to the conventional protocol in modern medicine, managed with Ayurvedic treatment. The present case report demonstrates clinical and ISAA score changes with Ayurvedic medicinal interventions.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.8.48
Published: 2024-11-04
How to Cite
Dileep K.S, & Sreedevi V. (2024). Ayurvedic management of Autism - A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(8), 309 - 311. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.8.48
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Vol. 9 No. 8 (2024): AUGUST
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Case Report

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