Ayurveda Management of kampavat with special reference to Parkinson’sDisease – A Case Study

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative neurological disorder which mainly affects the motor system of body and it is characterized by resting tremors, slowness of movements, rigidity, gait disturbances/postural instability. It is correlated with Kampavata [Disease associated with tremors in body] in Ayurveda, as it is characterized by Sarvanga Kampa/ShiroKampa [tremors all over body or tremors in head]. It is a Vata vyadhi which occurs due to pathological increase of Chala Guna [Moving property] of Vata. Treatment consists of both internal and external administration of different forms aimed to reverse pathology of Vata imbalance. Here, a case of 65 years female patient presented with tremors in both hands and neck, unable to walk since 2 years. Patient was treated with Panchakarma therapies; like nasya (administration of medicated oil through nasal route) Basti and Shaman Aushadhis. The patient got remarkable relief in symptoms with above Panchakarma and Ayurveda medicines.