Role Of Panchakarma In The Management Of Cerebral Palsy

Authors

  • Jyoti Mishra P.G. Scholar Kaumarabhritya, State Ayurvedic Collage & Hospital Lucknow, U.P. India Author
  • Mithilesh Verma Head Of Department , P.G. Department of Kaumarabhritya, State Ayurvedic Collage & Hospital Lucknow, U.P. India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Cerebral palsy, Panchakarma, Udwartana,, Snehana, Swedana, Shirodhara, Nasya, Basti

Abstract

Cerebral palsy is the leading cause of childhood disability affecting function and development of  

children. Cerebral palsy is non progressive irreversible disease of the central nervous system . Motor disorders of Cerebral palsy are accompanied by disturbances of sensation ,perception, cognition, communication and behavior. Children with  Cerebral palsy affected exhibit impaired muscle coordination, decreased velocity, overactive reflexes, muscles contractures,  altered biomechanics, disuse, sensory impairment, hypertonia etc. In Ayurveda there is no correlation with any single disease  or condition. Cerebral palsy may be correlated with Janma Bala Pravritta Vyadhi or Shiro marmabhighata and Vata  Vyadhi , beside these some symptoms like pangulya , muka, minmin & gadgad , badhirya ekangaroga ,sarvangaroga pakshaghata , pakshavadha, vepathu, mukha vakrata ,hatekpaksh etc, are described as main symptoms of Vata Vyadhi.  Various PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURES which are commonly used in Vata vyadhi like Udwartana , Sarvaang abhyanga  , Shashtikshali pinda Sweda, Shirodhara , Nasya, Basti etc. are found to be beneficial in the management of Cerebral Palsy  in Children. Udwartana is kapha, vata hara and removes srotash awarodha. Udwartana along with abhyang also open  minute channel and improve blood as well as lymphatic circulation. Swedana reduces pain, spasticity, improve range of  motion, flexibility of joint along with Snehana. Nasya is a therapeutic procedure which is used in various systemic diseases  mainly for urdhavjatrugat bhaag. Shirodhara may modulate the secretions of various neurotransmiter at brain cellular level.  Basti is best treatment to vitiated Vayu, it may destroy the seed of all disease , it improve gross as well as fine motor functions  provide nourishment ,improve overall general condition .It is major general treatment for Cerebral palsy affected children.  

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Published

2020-10-31

How to Cite

Mishra, J., & Verma, M. (2020). Role Of Panchakarma In The Management Of Cerebral Palsy. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 3(09), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.48165/