“A Randomized Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Yapana Basti and Shashti Shali Pinda Swedana with and without Nasya Karma followed by Shaman in the Management of Sarvanga Vatavyadhi with special reference to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.”

Introduction:

Since the beginning of time, sickness and man have been rivals. Man has waged an unrelenting war against his enemies in an effort to protect his health, treat sickness, alleviate suffering and extend life despite disabilities. Ayurvedic treatmens, particularly panchkarma have become increasingly popular as a result of the strong basis of the holistic approach upon which the entire edifice of Ayurveda is based. In order to provide some sort of symptomatic and supportive treatment fo maintaining the quality of life, motor neuron diseases are a group of prrogressive neurological disorders that call for a variety of applicaations, modalities and interventions, including occupational therapy, physical and speech therapies.

Shodhana and Shamana are the two primary therapeutic methods used in Ayurveda. Shodhana therapy is regarded as the best since it aids in the entire eradication of vitiatied Doshaa, preventing the ailment from reoccurring like uprooting weeds by the roots. In order to restore internal equilibrium. The Motor neurons of the CNS, particularly those in the pyramidal and extrapyramidal tracts, degenerate in MND. MND patients may benefit from Panchkarma treatment. One Panchkarma treatment, Sarvanga Shashti Shali Pinda Swedana targets particulaarly Vata predominant illnesses. Sarvanga Shashti Shali Pinda Swedana performed over the whole body is helpful for MND related muscle weakness. Basti is regarded as the most effective shodhana procedure due to its broad applicability and mulitfaceted therapeutic effects. Acharyas refer to it as Ardha Chikitsa in Ayurveda and it is relevant to all. A type of Basti called Yapana Basti possess Snehana and Shodhana qualities. It is indicated in both healthy and unhealthy situations. Yapana Basti is thought to have Rasayana propertiees and to build up the muscles.

Need for Study: MND is one of the most severe disorders of the nervous system that causes severe problems for those who have it, on a social, personal and financial level. Other than supporting measures, no medical system has yet developed an effective management strategy. Thus this study aims to evaluate the treatment of Ayurveda in the disease.