• Dr. Vikneswari Babu
• Dr. Chitta Ranjan Das
• Dr. Jeniffer Ponsingh
• Dr. Aswini S.K Varier

Pakshaghata is one of the 80 Nanatmaja Vata vyadhi, that affects half of the body. Pakshaghata, commonly known as hemiplegia, which is a neurological condition characterized by the paralysis of one side of the body. It is primarily caused by the vitiation of Vata Dosha. The clinical presentation of Pakshaghata includes symptoms such as muscle weakness, decreased motor function, speech difficulties and sensory impairments on the affected side of the body. Ayurvedic management of Pakshaghata involves Panchakarma therapies, internal medications, dietary modifications and lifestyle changes. Materials and Methods: In this case study, Patient presented with weakness of upper and lower limbs associated with slurred speech for 1 week and was treated with Panchakarma therapy, which included Takra Dhara, Abhyanga, Shiro Pichu, Ksheera dhooma, Yoga Basti and Nasya, along with Shamana Aushadhis and physiotherapy exercises. Results & Conclusion: There was a remarkable improvement after treatment the NIH Stroke scale score reduced from 13 to 5. Combining Panchakarma therapy, Shamana aushadhi with physiotherapy exercises can provide more effective relief from disease symptoms and contribute to an enhanced quality of life.

: Ayurveda, Pakshaghata, Ischemic stroke, Panchakarma, Case report

"FROM PARALYSIS TO PROGRESS: AYURVEDA’S ROLE IN MANAGING PAKSHAGHATA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.i421-i432, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503859.pdf

"FROM PARALYSIS TO PROGRESS: AYURVEDA’S ROLE IN MANAGING PAKSHAGHATA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppi421-i432, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503859.pdf