Abstract

ROLE OF ANUTAILA NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA W.S.R. TO FACIAL PARALYSIS

Deshmukh R.D.*, Dhakate V.G., Barde R.R., Ingle A.M. and Deshmukh P.D.

Abstract

Background- In the modern era due to changing lifestyle, anxiety, stress, etc are responsible to cause Vata vyadhis like Pakshaghata, Ardita. Aggrevation of Vata is responsible to cause Ardita. On the basis of origin and symptoms mentioned in Sushruta samhita it can be correlated with facial paralysis. According to Aacharya Charaka, specific treatment for Ardita is Navan / nasya karma, thus Anutaila nasya is selected for present study. Aim- To study role of Anutaila nasya in the management of Ardita w.s.r. to facial paralysis. Objectives- To study role of Anutaila nasya to reduce the symptoms of Ardita w.s.r. to facial paralysis. Materials and Methods- A single case report Anutaila nasya given for 7days with 7 days gap with 10 min regular facial exercise; this treatment was followed alternatively with 2 settings. Conclusion- Navan nasya gives significant relief in Ardita.

Keywords: Ardita, facial paralysis, Navan nasya, Anutaila nasya.