Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder usually seen in the elderly population. This disease is characterized by tremor, stiffness, slowness of movement and impaired balance and coordination. Usually the symptoms persist and worsen over time.
Parkinson's disease is caused by progressive deterioration of the nerve cells that controls finer muscle movements. A combination of genetic and environmental factors is responsible for the onset of PD. A genetic mutation in the Parkin gene causes the accumulation of defective protein that leads to progressive deterioration of the dopamine-producing neurons. Several environmental factors such as heavy metals and pesticides have also been implicated.
Ayurveda on PD, The similar disease condition based on clinical presentation is Kampavata in Ayurveda classics. Ayurveda the treatment documented based on the state of disease, chronicity, & constitution, age, physical-mental strength, agni [digestive-metabolic status] of patient
The traditional therapies like, Patra-pinda- swedana, Shashthishali-pinda- swedana, Sarvangasvedana, Shiro- Vasti, Shiraodhara,, & among Panchakarma therapeutics like Nasyam, Vasti are advocated & among them are selected depending on state of disease & diseased. Dr Prasher developed herbal product based on the Charaka Samhita in a convenient dosages form in two formulations for Parkinson's disease, 1.especially to check the deterioration of neurons & to rejuvenate & regenerate the neurons as well, 2.to detox the body by improving the agni .
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