Clinical effect of Matravasti with Granthikadi oil in the management of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia): Case series

Abstract

Pakshagata, or hemiplegia, is the commonest manifestation of a stroke with a neurological deficit affecting the face, limbs, and trunk on one side or either side of the body which greatly impacts the quality of life of the patient. The study has been focused on managing the Pakshaghata based on the treatment principles mentioned in Ayurveda. Fifty to seventy year-old male and female patients of Pakshaghata presented with weakness, numbness, and heaviness in the right or left upper and lower limbs reported to the I.P.D., Department of Kayachikitsa, National Ayurveda Hospital, Borella. Patients were treated with Snehana, Swedana followed by Matravasti for 21 days combined with Granthikadi oil Abhyanga. The assessment was made according to the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIH-SS); visual field, facial palsy, motor arm, motor leg, limb ataxia, sensory functions, dysarthria and extinction. Overall, NIH-SS decreased. Case 01, moderate stroke reduced to minor, case 02 moderate reduced to minor, case 03 minor stroke reduced to no stoke, case 04 moderate stroke reduced to minor stroke, case 05 moderate stroke reduced to minor. Sensory and motor functions were improved significantly which led to the conclusion that Matravasti with Granthikadi oil is effective on Pakshagata.