Hemiplegia (Paksavadha)
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Condition of hemiplegia
Modern description
Hemiplegia, a condition resulting from aggravated Vata dosha affecting one side of the body.
Purpose
Condition of hemiplegia
Indications
- Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia), Ardita (Facial Paralysis), other Vata disorders affecting the nervous system and causing paralysis or weakness.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Snaihika
Key ingredients
- Likely contains Bala
- Rasna
- Ashwagandha
- Eranda
- Shatavari
- Gokshura
- and Dashamula . Specific ratios unknown without further context but Bala and Rasna are likely prominent.
Adult dose
Kwatha: 50-100 ml, once or twice daily. Taila: For external application/massage.
Pediatric dose
As per physician; generally 1ml/kg/day in three divided doses
Preparation steps
- Specific to formulation (Kwatha or Taila); generally involves decoction and/or oil infusion with herbs.
Safety contraindications
- Pakshaghata caused by destruction of tissues (muscle loss) is also a permanent paralysis which is irreversible.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Madhavanidana.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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