World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

PAKSHAGHATA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT – A CASE STUDY

Nalini J.* and Lolashri S. J.

ABSTRACT

The terms paksha and aghata combine to form the word pakshaghata. Agata denotes loss of function, while paksha refers to half of the body. As Vata Pradoshaja Vikara Vyadhi, Pakshaghata is regarded. The disease which is associated with loss of sensation, loss of movement and emaciation in half of the body is called Pakshaghata. Acharya Vagbhata included Pakshaghata as ekangavata[1] as vata pradoshaja vikara vyadhi. This disease is caused by an intensified vata dosha that invades Urdhvaga Dhamani, resulting in nirudha marga, avarana, and masthiska dhatu kshaya.[2] Karma kshaya then causes symptoms to appear, including vama pakshahata, chestanivritti, and ruja.[3] These days, a cerebral vascular accident or stroke (Hemiplegia) is associated with Pakshaghata. Acharya Charaka mentioned it as Pakshavadha. One side of the body being paralyzed is referred to as hemiplegia. It might impact the left or right side's arms, legs, and face muscles. A stroke, or CVA, is defined as an abrupt onset of a neurologic deficit that is attributable to a focal vascular cause.[4] The present study is a case report on management of stroke of a female patient aged 58 years with chief complaint of loss of function and sudden weakness of left upper and lower limb since 1 week. She was a diagnosed case of stroke on the basis of clinical presentation and Brain Computed Tomography scan. The case treated with the ayurveda medication is found to be effective in providing relief in chief complaint. The recovery was worth documenting.

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