MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA (BELLS PALSY) THROUGH AYURVEDA A CASE STUDY

In Ayurveda, Ardita (Bell's palsy) is considered as one of the eighty Vata Nanatmaja Vyadhis. It can be correlated with the disease ‘Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy is a condition that developed; facial palsy the paralysis of facial nerve also impairs facial muscle movement and exhibits comparable symptoms. Bell's palsy, which affects only one side of the face. This is the most common type of unilateral lower motor neuron facial palsy that usually develops abruptly or on itself. Ayurvedic treatments like Snehana (oleation), Swedana (fomentation), Nasya (nasal medication), and the use of additional Ayurvedic medications were effective in managing Ardita. The purpose of this study was to find out the best ways to manage Bell’s palsy. For present study a 31 one year old patient approached to Kayachikitsa OPD who was suffering from complaints of deviation of face and mouth towards left side, dribbling over left side, eyeballs rolling upwards, wrinkles over the forehead, and unable to whistle since a month. Bell’s palsy can be managed by giving comprehensive management of Panchakarma and palliative treatment which reflects that it is good remedy for Bell’s palsy.