Ayurvedic Management of Facial Paralysis - A Single Case Study

Abstract

Bell's palsy or acute idiopathic lower motor neuron facial palsy are similar to  Ardita vata presenting with palsy on one side of the face. Sudden paralysis or  weakness of the muscles on one side of the face controlled by the facial nerve  characteristics this condition. Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, immune-mediated  condition that is thought to be triggered by an infection. In today's science,  steroid medication is the preferred treatment for full facial palsy. A 66-year-old  person was diagnosed with Ardita vata as a result of a nor bearing pain in left  ear and was treated with Mahamasha taila Nasya and oral Ayurvedic medicines,  as well as two Panchakarma sessions. The treatment lasted four months in total,  but significant benefits were shown after just one month, indicating practically  complete recovery without the use of any additional drugs. The patient had the  identical ailment in the right side of his face 5 years ago, and he received  complete relief after 2 years of allopathic treatment. This instance serves as  proof of the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in the treatment of Ardita vata (Bell's palsy) and as a proposal for more research on a larger number of patients.