Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting males (rarely females) of age 65 and above. It is a type of movement disorder where the sufferer’s motor skills are hampered and he loses control over his movements. The major symptoms of this condition are tremors of limbs, rigidity of muscles, slowing of physical movement and, in extreme cases, loss of physical movement. Parkinson’s has been shown to be due to the degeneration of neurons which are implicated in the production of the neurotransmitter, dopamine.

In ayurveda it has been referred to as Kampavata (kampa meaning trembling or shaking). Charaka Samhita, probably the most extensive, exhaustive and authoritative treatise has described this disorder along with its rupa and lakshana (signs and symptoms), nidanam (diagnosis) and chikitsa (treatment).

Ayurveda believes in holistic healing of the human body. It relies on correcting the disturbance that occurs in the tridoshas (the three bio-humors – vata, kapha and pitta).

Ayurveda believes that every human has a unique constitution and when a person is living out of harmony of his constitution, he develops a disease. So, as is the case with all diseases and disorders, Parkinson’s can also be treated by constitutional balance.

Treatment

    1.     DAVYVAPASRAYA

     2.     YUKTIVAPASRAYA

        a)     Ras-Rasayan

        b)     JADIBOOTI

        c)    PANCHKARMA

        b)     Nasya

        c)     Sirovasti

    3.     SATVAJAI