Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF TRIGEMINALNEURALGIA

Dr. Kavitha Thilakan*, Dr. R. S. Dhimdhime, Dr. S. R. Dhimdhime, Dr. S. L. Gaikwad

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia is defined as pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Out of the 12pairs of cranial nerve it is the 5th cranial nerve and comprises of both sensory and motor fibres. In Ayurveda out of the 11 Shirorogas mentioned the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia can be nearly co- related to Anantavata, Ardhavabhedakam and Vataja Shirashoolam. It is a disease occurring in the Madhyama rogamarga. Shiras is a Marma and is also considered as the Moola(root) of the body. Hence diseases affecting the Shiras should be treated quickly so that the function of the jnanendriyas(sensory organs), karmendriyas (motor organs) are not altered and also the mind and body are kept in healthy state. This study is carried out to understand Trigeminal Neuralgia from Ayurvedic perspective and also to manage it with necessary Shodhana and Shamana therapy.

Keywords: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Anantavata, Ardhavabhedaka, Vataja Shirashoolam, Shodhana and Shamana therapy.