The fourth most prevalent neurological degenerative disorder identified in senior people is Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects 1% of the population over 65. Parkinson’s disease manifests as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia, but parkinsonism is characterised by bradykinesia, or slowness with decrement and degeneration of repeated movements (fatigue). In Ayurveda, Kampavata, one of the Vatavyadhis, is the term most commonly used to describe Parkinsonism. The beginning of the disease and its manifestations are caused by worsened chalaguna of vatadosha. There are few direct references to Parkinson’s disease in the classical ayurvedic literature; instead, symptoms like tremors are mentioned. As a result, the disorder is known by a variety of terms for tremors in contemporary Ayurvedic literature: Kampavata (tremors caused by Vata), vepathu (shaking, as in being off course or out of alignment), prevepana (excessive shaking), sirakampa (head tremor), spandana (quivering), and kampana (tremors). The most popular name for Parkinson’s disease is Kampavata.
The following three physical and motor symptoms:
Tremor is a condition that can affect the hands and feet. At rest, tremor is most noticeable, and when working on a job, it gets better. As it also causes a tremor, but one that is absent at rest and more pronounced when executing a task, essential tremor (ET) is sometimes mistaken for Parkinson’s disease.
2. Muscular rigidity: this makes movement stiff.
3. Bradykinesia: This slows you down and makes it harder to start moving.
Symptoms and Signs
Known as a “pill rolling tremor,” this sign of Parkinson’s disease is the most frequently observed. In this state, the fingers and thumb move erratically in a way that resembles rolling a pill between the fingers. Although other parts of the body may be affected, the hands, arms, and legs experience tremors the most frequently. The ability to make small hand and finger movements may eventually become challenging. Stambha (rigidity), which causes movement to become sluggish and challenging to initiate, is another sign. Patients typically have to shuffle forward, look at their feet to start, and occasionally unintentionally break into a trot (festination). The regular stride is not synchronised with the way the arms swing. Although there may not be any sadness evident, the face may appear expressionless (mask face), dull, or depressed. One early sign is diminished blinking. Some people might mistake this for despair because the voice becomes monotone and emotionless. The disease can be accompanied by vishada (depression), although this is not the same as depression. Parkinson’s disease causes symptoms like mask faces and monotone voices, which should not be confused with depression. Fifty percent of patients eventually acquire dementia.
Ayurvedic Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is referred to as KampaVata in Ayurveda. It is a vatavyadhi, and vitiated vatadosha can be used to make the diagnosis. Even at repose, hands can tremble as a result of vata chalaguna. The word “kampa” refers to trembling or shaking. There are many things that could aggravate vata. The vitiated vata causes the rasa dhatu (plasma) to become vitiated as well, which then localises into mamsa and majja, which are equivalent to the brain. This transition, which results in the full manifestation of kampavata, is accompanied by the symptoms listed above.
The primary focus of ayurvedic treatment for this illness is vata disruption. The foundation of the constitutional treatment is oleation and fomentation (4). Along with ingesting oils, oleation by massage (abhyanga) and enema (basti) is recommended. Jatharagni must undoubtedly has the strength to support such a heavy regime. If the patient is sufficiently strong and displays considerable ama, moderate cleansing techniques should be used first.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and bala (Sida cordifolia)-infused oils are frequently used to calm vata and develop ojas. They have a powerful nourishing effect on the nervous system and are known to be restorative. Atmagupta, often referred to as Kapikacchu or Mucuna pruriens, has attracted a lot of interest historically and recently. According to Ayurveda, Parkinson’s sufferers have the best chance of success with a holistic treatment plan.
Method at Sukhayu Ayurveda
Sukhayu Ayurveda focuses on precise traditional way of panchakarma treatment for Parkinsons , according to the core Ayurvedic principles in addressing the underlying causes of illnesses. A clear treatment plan is created following a thorough evaluation of the symptoms, a complete review of the patient’s medical history, and a thorough understanding of the patient and the disease according to Ayurvedic principles.
By halting the disease’s aetiology, the treatment attempts to reduce discomfort by addressing the underlying cause and halting further development.
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