Kayachikitsa: A Journal on Internal Medicine & Research (ISSN:3108-0936)

Author: Dr. Jeejo Chandran. O

Abstract: Back ground -

Pakshaghata is a debilitating disease for which Ayurvedic modalities are very good for the rejuvenation and rehabilitation of the disabled muscles and nerves. Abhyanga, a is an important Ayurvedic treatment method, which has multiple benefits. It is believed that Abhyanga a type of Baahya Snehana, could be effective in the rehabilitative aspects of Pakshaghata treatment. 

Study Design and Methodology-

A comparative clinical study.  Forty patients having Pakshaghata were selected and randomly divided into two groups with 20 patients each. Group A was treated with Abhyanga using Narayana Taila and Group B with Murchhita Tila Taila for one week. Patients were assessed immediately after completion of the treatment and on the 14th day after a period of proper rest.

Objectives of the Study

1. To study the effect of Abhyanga with Narayana Taila and Abhyanga with Murchhita Tila Taila in Pakshaghata.
2. To compare the effect of Abhyanga with Narayana Taila with Abhyanga with Murchhita Tila Taila.
3. To develop effective techniques of Abhyanga in Pakshaghata rehabilitation and cure. 

RESULTS

Subjective Parameter Assessment

Abhyanga with Narayana Taila(Group A) showed statistically significant (P<0.01) improvement compared to Abhyanga with Murchhita Tila Taila ( Group B )

Objective Parameter Assessment

Results in Group A was similar to (P>0.05)  that in  Group B.

Overall Improvement of Pakshaghata

Improvement after Abhyanga with Narayana Taila and Abhyanga with Murchhita TilaTaila were similar (P>0.05).

CONCLUSION

Overall improvement of parameters assessing Pakshaghata treatment was noted following Sarvanga Abhyanga treatment with gentle massage pressure using  both Narayana taila and MurchhitaTilaTaila; although statistically significant relief was noted only for subjective symptoms. Thus it was concluded that Abyanga treatment with gentle massage pressure was an effective treatment modality for improving weakness from Pakshaghata. Abhyanga with Narayana taila was found to be better than MurchhitaTilaTaila in patients with Pakshaghata and it resulted in statistically significant symptom relief.

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