Abstract

RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL OF TRAYODASHANGA GUGGULU AND GAGNAD VATI IN MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA W.S.R. TO FACIAL PARALYSIS

Vinay Sunil Jawale*, G. Vinay Mohan, Ishwarayya S. Mathapati, G. S. Dharmannavar and Punit P.

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Abstract

Face is the mirror of the mind, which is conveys the emotions like happiness, sadness, anger etc. These motor and sensory functions are coordinated and controlled from the head, which is considered “Uttamanga.” Ardita with special reference to facial palsy, is a disease affecting all ages and its satisfactory management the need of the hour to control the disease through effective treatment of Ayurveda. Trayodashang guggulu has been described in Yogratnakar for various type of Vata vyadi, it contents Guduchi, Shatavari, Gokharu, Rasna, Kachur, Ajwain which having Vata nashak, Rasayanp roperties and Gagnad Vati which contents Shudhha Parad, Shudhha Gandhak, Abhrak Bhasma, Tikshna Loha Bhasma has been advised for Ardit in Bhaishyajya ratnawali.

Keywords: Ardit, Trayodashanga guggulu, Gagnad vati, Facial paralysis.