Role of tikshna nasya in pakshaghata - a case study

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Pakshaghata is explained in our texts under Pakshaghata is a Vata Vyadhi, it is mentioned underSamsarga of Pitta and Kapha in Pakshaghata rary science it can be correlated to the cerebrovascular condition like stroke. Stroke is a very important cause of morbidity and mortality in India. The incidence of stroke is increasing day by day because of sedentary life style and change in food habits. In 2001 it was estimated that cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) accounted for 5.5 mi lion deaths worldwide, equivalent to 9.6% of all death. Two developing countries and 40% of the subjects were aged l most common cause of death worldwide. Hypertension is the most important risk factor. India like other deve oping countries is in the midst of a stroke epidemic. An organised effort from both the sector is needed to tackle the rising stroke burden in India shna Nasya in the form of Pradhamana Nasyawhich is Akshepakavata Chikitsa for reversing Vata stage of disease 3. Once the reversal of initial Swedana, Abhyanga and Basti karma can be done for treat Keywords: Pakshaghata, Tikshna Nasya, Cerebrovascular accident INTRODUCTION Stroke or cerebrovascular accident, is defined as an abrupt onset of a neurological deficit that is attri uted to focal vascular cause