European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY IN CHILDREN

*Dr. Pawan Kumar Vishwakarma, Dr. Deepa Sharma and Dr. R. P. Tiwari

ABSTRACT

Cerebral palsy is a static, non progressive perinatal encephalopathy manifested by abnormal control of movement and posture having additional disturbances of cognition, communication and behaviour. It is a leading cause of childhood disability affecting function and development causing physical, mental and social handicapped. In Ayurvedic texts various factors are described influencing the developing brain and also they have mentioned various precautionary measures and advises that should be followed. In Ayurvedic texts the cerebral palsy and its related features can be covered mainly under Vatavyadhi. The main causes are Dauhrid Avamanana (Not fulfilment of longings of the pregnant woman), Vata Prakopa during pregnancy, use of Garbhopaghatakara bhava, intake of Dusta stanya etc. There is no effective treatment for the underlying brain damage in cerebral palsy has been developed till today. Ayurveda, time tested life science having holistic approach for its management of all aspects and disorders of the life. In case of cerebral palsy it has various treatment modalities such as medicines like Medhya Rasayana to promote stamina of the brain and Panchakarma therapy like Snehana, Swedana, Nasya and Basti to reliving the spasticity and strengthening the muscles. So that it is necessary to review and promote the Ayurvedic system of medicine for the better management of cerebral palsy in children.

Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Bastikarma etc.