A CASE REPORT ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA

Abstract

Aggravated Vata, affects face & leads to impaired function of facial muscle. The term Ardita denotes facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy. Ardita comes under 80 Nanatmaja Vyadhi. Facial palsy is most common neurological disorder, in which seventh cranial nerve is affected. The facial nerve conveys both sensory & motor along with parasympathetic fibres. Damaged facial nerve (VII) results in loss of function of facial muscle leads to cosmetic impairment. In this manuscript we are presenting a case study of a 42 years old female patient with Right hemifacial palsy with symptoms of weakness in the Right side of body, drooping of angle of mouth towards the right side, difficulty in speech, lacrimation from Right eyes, numbness in right side of face, altered sensation of taste , Heaviness in the Head, Improper Sleep. Ayurvedic & Herbal formulations like Ekangveer Ras, Anda Tail Soft Gel capsule, Rasna saptak kashaya, etc along with the Panchkarma procedure has been given and treated . Patient got  relief with appreciable changes in all symptoms.