Abstract

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE - A CASE STUDY

Rajarama D. K.* and Ambika N. G.

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Abstract

Parkinson’s disease is defined as Chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by both motor and non-motor features. The most important signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease occur when the nerve cells in basal ganglia, an area of brain that controls the movement become impaired or die. When these neurons die or get impaired, they tend to produce less amount of important chemical in the brain called as Dopamain which causes symptoms like tremors, muscle Rigidity, Akinesia and postural disability, Cognitive, Behavioral and other psychological symptoms. In Ayurveda this disease can be corelated with the KampaVata which is characterized by Sarvanga Kampa and Shiro Kampa. KampaVata is one among 80 types of Nanatmaja Vata Vikaras. Kampa is due to pathological Chala Guna of the Vata. Treatment is to normalize the Vata by Shamana and Shodhana (Purificatory) Chikitsa. A case of 62- year-old male presenting with the symptoms of Severe Tremors, Postural instability and difficulty in performing daily activities who was provisionally diagnosed as KampaVata was successfully treated with Snehana (Oliation) and Brihmana line of management in the form of Kayaseka, Shirovasti, Masha Atmaguptadhi, Yapana Vasti.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, KampaVata, Snehana, Swedana, Yapanavasti.