AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON TREATMENT LINE OF PAKSHAGHATA (HEMIPLEGIA)-A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Paralysis is accompanied by a loss of sensation (sensory loss) in the affected area as well as loss of motor function. Stroke is a common disorder which affects more than 15 million people worldwide. Hemiplegia is a condition similar to Pakshaghata in Ayurveda Medicine. It is one of the Vata Vyadhis. In Ayurveda avoiding etiology(Nidhana parivarjana) purification therapy (Shodhana) and neutralizing therapy( Shamana ) used for treatment line of Pakshaghata. Objectives were, to find out treatment protocol for Pakshaghata, and to study drug preparations used in treatment line for Pakshaghata, in Ayurveda teaching hospital, Borella, Sri Lanka. Within 8 weeks, 21 types of preparation of drugs used as treatment. Decoctions (Kashaya) commonly used during treatments in Pakshaghata. In those preparations; Kashaya , Vati , Kalka, Taila, Leha ,Pattu/Mallum/Plaster and Choorna were identified .In this case study after 8 weeks of treatments, it was observed more relief of cranial nerves impairments and better relief was observed in motor and sensory activities of right side of the body as grade level reduced from 3 to 1 as per the progress of the patient of Pakshaghata . According to observed data, study revealed that this treatment line has provided better relief in all of signs regarding to physical examinations of the subject of Pakshaghata. It could be recommended that statistical analysis of revealed data and efficacy of treatment line will be evaluated in further clinical study.