ROLE OF KSHIRA DHUMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE VIEW
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https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2084Keywords:
Ardita, Kshira Dhuma, Facial paralysis, Svedana, Vata vyadhi, PanchakarmaAbstract
Ardita is a Vāta-Pradhan disorder described in Ayurvedic classics, characterized by facial deviation, weakness of facial muscles, and impaired speech. It closely resembles facial paralysis in modern medicine. Panchakarma therapies, particularly svedana, play a crucial role in its management. Kṣhīra Dhūma, a localized form of mild sudation using medicated milk steam, is especially indicated for disorders affecting the head and neck region. This article aims to elucidate the therapeutic role and probable mode of action of Kṣhīra Dhūma in the management of Ardita.References
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2026-06-07
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