Abstract

A CLINICAL APPROACH TO TANDAVA VATA (HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE) THROUGH PANCHAKARMA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. P. Hema Kumar*, Dr. V. Lakshmana Prasad and Dr. K. Harshavardhana Appaji

Abstract

Tandava vata is a condition related to a disturbance in vata dosha, often associated with involuntary, jerky movements similar to a dance, particularly a violent or frantic one like the Tandava dance of Lord shiva. Huntington’s disease is a progressive Neurodegenerative condition characterised by movement disorders, cognitive impairment and behavioural symptoms. A 51 years male patient diagnosed with Huntington’s disease by molecular genetic analysis and MRI of brain, presented to s.v. Ayurveda hospital, Tirupati, with complaints of involuntary movements in both upper limbs and lower limbs, difficulty in speech since 7 years. Associated with numbness in both lower limbs since 1 year. Ayurvedic treatment protocol planned with a course of Abhyanga and Svedana, Matra Vasti and Musatdi Yapana vasti for a period of 24 days. The results were being assessed on MDS UPDRS scale which has been noticed as marked improvement.

Keywords: Tandava vata, Huntington’s disease.