Abstract

Dr. Stebin Anto Dr. Neelakanta J. Sajjanar and Dr. Gopala Krishna G

ABSTRACT

Bell's pals y is characterized by the sudden onset of muscle weakness on one side of the face, resulting from inflammation or compression of the facial nerve, typically affecting only one side (unilateral). Bell’s palsy can be correlated to Ardita mentioned in Ayurved ic classics. Ardita is included among Vata vyadhi . which produce symptoms like deviation of half of the face, Speech difficulty, deformities in the eyes, etc. Here we present a case study of a 42 year old male patient reported in the outpatient department with weakness on the whole right side of the face, deviation of the mouth towards the left of the face with dribbling of saliva and slurred speech, inability to close the right upper eyelid, and right eye blurred vision . The case was clinically diagnosed a s Bell’s Palsy/ Ardita . The patient was managed by the line of Ardita chikitsa , Vatahara chikitsa followed by Brimhana medicines and procedures. The case was assessed with the ‘House and Breckmann’ assessment scale. The result showed significant improvement in motor factions and symmetry of the face. This case report shows the potential of classical Ardita treatment in the management of Bell’s palsy.