According to Ayurveda, neurological diseases are problems of the Majja Dhatu. In a majority of the cases, neurological disorders are considered Vatavyaadhi, meaning health problems that are caused by an imbalance of Vata Dosha. Although Vata is involved in all cases, the other two Doshas—Pitta and Kapha may also be involved along with complications in Dhatu or Mala.
The rise of neurological problems such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Muscular Dystrophy can be contributed to faulty diets, wrong lifestyle choices as well as genetic predisposition in some cases.
Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old system of medicine originating in India, offers the evolving field of neurology unique insights into assessment and treatment in patient care. This chapter introduces the Ayurvedic approach and treatment options for neurological diseases. The authors review the origin of this ancient science through the five elements; the three biological doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha); the three mental qualities (sattva, rajas, and tamas); the four lenses of the mind; and the critical importance of consciousness and digestion in our daily physiology. We discuss the Ayurvedic approach to patient care, including principles of treatment based on the prakruti (birth constitution) and vikruti (current constitution), especially as relevant to the nervous system tissues and the mind (majja dhatu and majja vaha srotas). This chapter concludes with unique insights into the root causes of complex neurological disease. Ayurveda, being truly holistic in its approach to disease prevention and management, achieves the maximum benefit for patients by personalizing care for the individual’s body, mind, and spirit complex.
auses Of Neurological Disorder
As described above vitiation of Vata Dosha is the main reason which may be caused by faulty diet, lifestyle habits, wrong exercise methods, stress. Increasing competition results in increasing stress, jealousy, envy, insomnia and many mental illness.
Other causes as infection, injury, accident and genetics.
Neurological Disorder Along With Its Ayurvedic Nomenclature
Bell’s palsy (Ardit)
CVA-cerebrovascular accident or stroke (Urdhvag rakta pitta)
Seizure or convulsion (Aakshepak)
Epilepsy (Apasmar)
Hysteria (Apatantrak)
Parkinson’s disease(Kampa vata)
Trigeminal neuritis (Sirograha)
Brachial neuritis (Vishvachi)
Frozen shoulder (Avabahuk)
lock jaw/trismus (Hanugraha)
Sciatica (Gridhrasi)
Migraine (Ardhavbhedak)
Peripheral neuritis (Twachagat vata)
Hemiplegia, paraplegia (Pakshaghat )
Cervical Spondylosis (Manyastambh)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Neuro psychiatric diseases (Manas vyadhi) -ADHD- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Amnetia
OCD -obsessive compulsive disorder
Autism
Alzeimer’s
Depressions (Avsaad)
Muscular dystrophy as DMD, GBS (Snaugata vata)
Neuralgia,
Vertigo (Bhram)
Injury, meningitis, encephalitis
Tumour (Arbud)
Sign And Symptoms Of Neurological Disorder
Partial Or Complete Paralysis
Muscle Weakness
Seizures
Partial Or Complete Loss Of Sensation
Difficulty In Reading , Writing, Any Cognitive Abilities
Severe Pain
Tremors
Decrease Alertness Or Hyperactivity
Headache
Blurred Vision
Behavioural Change
Slurred Speech.
Ayurvedic Management Of Neurological Disorder
Ayurveda the ancient science treats the imbalances of the Dosha Dhatu elements of the body and maintains the harmony of the body and mind. Considering this principle it treats every diseases. Neurological Diseases are described as vitiation of Vata Dosha mainly as it has moving property so along with Vata it can disturb or block other two Doshas results in complicated disease. So considering vitiation of Doshas treatment varies accordingly.
Maintaing balance of all three Doshas with the help of Panchakarma Therapies, herbo mineral palliative medicines and Yoga, Asana, Meditation practice which is done very effectively in Ayurveda.
Panchakarma Treatments to remove toxins are Shodhan therapies as Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshan Other Panchakarma Treatment as Shirodhara, Snehana, Swedana, Lepam, Shiropichu. Various medicated oils, herbal and herbo mineral medicines are used. Along with this therapies Yoga, Asana, Pranayamas, Stress Relieving Meditation training is given . So ayurveda has a combo pack of removing toxins from the body revitalizing tissues by palliative treatment and maintaince of Doshas harmony by proper Diet, Lifestyle, Yoga, and Meditation guidance.