Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Punam S. Katariya and Dr. Akshay Santosh Gandhi

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Abstract

Parkinson’s disease known as Kampavata in Ayurveda, is a degenerative neurological disorder of central nervous system, mainly affecting the motor system. It is most common extra pyramidal crippling disease with a prevalence of 1% of total population.[1] On the basis of sign and symptoms; Parkinson’s disease is described under Vata Nanatmaja vikara in Ayurveda. Symptoms like Kampa (Tremor), Stambha (Rigidity), Chestasanga (Bradykinesia and Akinesia), Vakvikriti (disturbance in speech) etc were described in different contexts of Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita and Basavarajeeyam. Because of nonavailability of curative treatment in modern science, this disease has remained as a great problem in the aging society. Here I present the case of 56 years old Female patient, whose early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease with multimodality treatment in the form of Shaman Chikitsa and Panchkarma procedures. Significant improvement was found with Panchkarma along with oral medicines.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, Kampavata, Kampa, Vata Nanatamaja Vikara, Shaman Chikitsa.