www.ijacare.in ISSN: 2457-0443 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AYUSH CASE REPORTS (IJA-CARE) Int. J. of AYUSH Case Reports. April-June 2021; 5(2) 64 Ayurveda Management of Kampavata with special reference to Parkinson’s Disease- A Single Case Study Nandkishor Pralhadrao Umale 1 , Priya Pillai 2 1 Assocaite Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Parul Institute of Ayurveda and Research Vadodara, Gujarat, India 2 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Panchakarma, Suryansh Arogyashala, Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur, India Abstract: 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 Kampa Vata [Disease associated with tremors in body] in Ayurveda, [Indian ancient science for healthy life] as it is characterized by Sarvanga Kampa / Shiro Kampa [tremors all over body or tremors in head]. It is a Vata Vyadhi [principal element of body which caused diseases] which occurs due to pathological increase of Chala Guna [Moving property] of Vata. [Principal element of body] Treatment consists of both internal and external administration of different forms aimed to reverse pathology of Vata imbalance. Here, a case of 57 years male patient presented with tremors in both hands and neck, unable to walk without support since 12 years. Patient was treated with Panchakarma therapies; like Sarvanga Abhyanga, [External oil massage] Nadi Sweda, [sudation therapy] Shiro Abhyanga [Head massage], Shiro Pichu [Oil soaked cotton pad putting on head] and Shiro Basti [Retension of oil on head] and Shamana Aushadhis like Tab Vatachintamani Rasa, Kapikachu Beeja Choorna [Mucuna pruriens], Ashwagandha Choorna, [Withamnia somnifera] Cap Ksheerabala 101, Avipatikara Choorna for 1 month. The patient got remarkable relief in symptoms with above Panchakarma and Ayurveda medicines. Key Words: Kampavata, Parkinson’s disease, Tremors, Vata. ___________________________________________________________________________ Received: 15.04.2021 Revised: 18.05.2021 Accepted: 07.06.2021 Published: 28.06.2021 ___________________________________________________________________________ *CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Dr. Nandkishor Pralhadrao Umale Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Parul Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Vadodara Gujarat -391760 E-mail : nandkishor293@gmail.com Quick Response code