Comprehensive Ayurvedic Management of Ardita(Bells palsy): A Case Study

Bells palsy ( ardita) a common neurological condition affecting seventh cranial nerve. It conveys both sensory & motor along with parasympathetic fibers. Aggravated vata, affects face & leads to impaired function of facial muscle. Ardita comes under 80 Nanatmajavyadhi. A case study of a 54 years old male patient with hemi facial palsy,drooping of angle of mouth towards left side, difficulty in closure of right eye, difficulty in wrinkling of forehead in right side, lacrimation from right eye. Ayurvedic formulations like Bruhatvata Chintamani Rasa, Neurocare drops + milk, Dhanwantharam Kashayam, eyedrops , patch etc along with panchakarma procedure has given and treated for 2 weeks. Patient got complete relief with appreciable changes in all symptoms.