Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA W.S.R. TO BELL’S PALSY – A SINGLE CASE REPORT

*Dr. Tipu, Dr. Anuradha Bhasin and Parul

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Abstract

A 43 year old male patient with 2-3 days history of right sided facial paralysis, presenting with inability to close right eye, which also had watery discharge and a burning sensation. In present time the cause of Ardita is unknown but is thought to be caused by inflammation which Affecting the body immune system. This disease has been described by Ayurveda Acharyas Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata in Samhithas. Ardita can be correlated with Bell's palsy or facial paralysis. It's begins suddenly and worsens over 48 hours. This condition result from damage to the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) Bell's palsy usually resolve in time and cause no long term complication. In this case study Ayurvedic formulations like Ekangveer ras along with Panchkarma procedure has been given and successfully managed with Ayurvedic Treatment.

Keywords: Ardit, Bell's palsy, Ekangveer ras, Panchkarma.