Ayurvedic management of Aradita (Bell’s Palsy) - A Case Study

Tanisha Jain; A.P. Vaijwade

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.10.49

Tanisha Jain Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
A.P. Vaijwade Head of Department and Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.10.49

Keywords: Ardita, Bell’s palsy, Jaloka Avcharan, Nasya, Tarpana

Abstract

Introduction: Bell's palsy or Facial nerve palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. In Ayurveda, Ardita is a disease with functional disturbances affecting the Uthamanga (head) and stands close with the symptoms of Bell's palsy. This is the most common idiopathic unilateral lower motor neuron facial palsy that usually develops suddenly. Bell's palsy is treated with steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, antivirals, and multivitamins in contemporary science, although the results are not good and the use of steroids has health risks. Ayurveda has a wide spectrum in terms of management from internal medications to an extend limit of Kriyakalpas and Panchakarma like Nasya, Ksheeradhuma, Sweda, Netra Tarpana, Jalauka Avacharan. Case presentation: A 16-year male came to OPD with sudden left sided facial muscular weakness since 3 days ago. The treatment provided was Snehan, Shashtik Shali Pinda Sweda, Jalauka Avacharan, Nasya and Tarpan along with intake of Shamana medicines. Conclusion: The pre and post-assessment was done with the help of House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system. Within the period of 15 days the patient showed significant improvement without any adverse effects.

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