Ayurvedic treatment for paralysis

Ayurveda is originated in India and it is the most popular holistic form of medicines that people trust rapidly. It is nothing but the herbal science. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘Ayur’ means life and ‘veda’ means knowledge so it means knowledge of life. By using Ayurvedic medicines, one can naturally get a cure for their diseases.

Paralysis is a loss of muscles function which causes weakness on one side of the body. In Ayurveda, Paralysis is known as Pakshaghat that is associated with doshas of Pitta and Vatta. It is observed that at acute paralytic stage, the care is done in hospitals and once the patient is discharged, Ayurvedic treatment for paralysis should be initiated at the earliest. It has shown better results and speedy recovery of patients.

Causes of Paralysis

What causes paralysis? Stroke is the major cause of this problem. Other causes are trauma such as a broken or severed spinal cord, or direct trauma to a nerve and environmental factors such as toxins, radiation or poisons. One can also face sensory loss in paralysis. Paralysis is of two types’ - complete paralysis (In this whole body gets affected) and partial paralysis (when specific body part gets affected). Most common is facial paralysis that affects one side of the face.

Body servicing - Panchkarma

As our vehicles need timely servicing for their smooth working and increased lifespan; same way, our body also needs to be serviced so that we all can stay healthy. Ayurveda has one prime concept to keep our body, disease free and this concept is known as Panchkarma. Word "Pancha" means 5 and "Karma" means procedures.

In order to derive maximum benefits, Panchkarma procedures are adopted. In this method, medicated oil is used for massage followed by steam fomentation using medicines. But in case patient has high blood pressure then paralyzed limbs need to be massaged separately using techniques like ‘Pizichil’ or ‘Pinda sweda’. These procedures can do wonders if physiotherapy also included with these treatments. These therapies are considered as the best Ayurvedic treatment for paralysis.

Natural way to cure

Natural therapies can help a lot. Oil massage can also be beneficial for patients. As per Ayurveda, the main line of treatment for paralysis is by normalizing the flow of Prana Vayu which is done with the help of various therapies. As all the medicines in Ayurveda are made up of herbs, there are no side effects in Ayurvedic Treatment.

Ayurveda also believes in the importance of diet. Ayurvedic physician ensures that patient takes proper diet when the treatment is going on. Each component of your diet is selected by physicians, because with any disease there are large number of dietary indications and contra indications.

Ayurveda says that nostrils are the portals of head, so any drug that is administrated through nose reaches all corners of head and mitigates the doshas. Ayurveda is a bliss for people who are the victims of paralysis. It is not in demand only in India but it is recognized all over the world.