Abstract

ROLE OF SHASHTIKA SHALI PINDA SWEDANA ON CEREBRAL PALSY IN CHILDREN

Dr. Sahil Kumar* and Dr. Minakshi

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Abstract

Childhood period is very crucial period of life. Disabled children are a major worry for both families and society. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the largest cause of chronic disability in children, separating them socially. According to WHO approximation, in India estimated incidence of Cerebral Palsy is around 3 per 1000 live births. CP can result from intrauterine diseases, intrapartum problems, and postnatal issues, particularly in preterm newborns. CP develops from an intrauterine state and an intrapartum or postnatal injury. Swedana (fomentation) is the process of producing sweat, or perspiration, in the body using various means. Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedana is a method of inducing perspiration by heating a bolus of special rice (Shashtika) in milk and processing it with herbal decoction. CP develops from an intrauterine state and an intrapartum or postnatal injury. This falls under the categories of Agni Sweda and Snigdha Sweda. A pinda (bolus) of Shashtika Shali (60-day-old rice) prepared in milk with herbal decoction is tied and applied to affected areas to provide heat, nutrition, and strength to joints, muscles, or body parts. Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedana has been reported to be useful in treating a variety of CP symptoms.

Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Swedana, Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedana, Agni Sweda, Snigdha Sweda.