In addressing your mother’s condition following a brain stroke, we’ll focus on tailored recommendations grounded in Ayurvedic principles alongside conventional care necessities. First, it’s crucial to remember that loss of speech and recognition issues require close medical supervision. If she’s not already, she should be under a physician’s care to rule out any complications.
As per Ayurveda, balancing the doshas, particularly Vata, which is often aggravated in paralytic conditions, is essential. First step is dietary adjustments. Encourage her to consume warm, cooked meals, avoiding raw or cold foods, as they can increase Vata. Include ghee and oils like sesame or olive—which are grounding and nourish nerve tissues—in her diet. Spices like ginger, turmeric, and cumin can aid digestion, which might improve her appetite.
For herbal supplements, Brahmi and Ashwagandha are known for supporting cognitive function and nervous system health. Careful dosage by an Ayurvedic practitioner is advised, considering her specific condition. Additionally, Abhyanga can be beneficial—a daily warm oil massage using Vata pacifying oils can stimulate blood flow and calm the nervous system.
Behavioral changes might improve with regular routine and mild cognitive tasks tailored to her, promoting mental clarity. Simple puzzles or even repeating names and relationships could be helpful. This kind of engagement is vital.
It’s also essential to ensure she gets adequate rest; maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can help regulate Vata. In terms of emergency or immediate care, observe for any signs of confusion or deterioration and seek medical help urgently.
Yoga and meditation might be beneficial long-term but consult her healthcare provider before starting any new regimen. Social support and emotional reassurance can play a significant role in her healing process, so ensure family interaction remain gentle and understanding. Balancing traditional medical approaches with these Ayurvedic suggestions could provide her a holistic path to recovery.
NAMASTE JI,
A stroke can have wide ranging effects, especially when it impacts areas of the brain responsible for movement, speech, ad cognition.
In Ayurveda, stroke is often classified under PAKSHAGHATA(paralysis) or VATA VYADHI. the speech loss(aphasia) and childish behaviour may align with vata imbalance in nervous tissues
AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS PLANNED
1)DIVYA MEDHA VATI- (Patanjali)- 1 tab twice daily after meals =for memory, stress, post-stroke confusion
2)RASRAJ RAS- (dootpapeshwar)- 1 tab once daily in morning with warm water or honey =memory and paralysis support
3)UNMADGAJAKESARI RASA-(baidyanath)- 1 tab once daily at bedtime with water =nerve tonic and mental function
4)MEMORIN-(charak)- 1 tab twice daily after meals = memory enhancer, near stimulant
5)BALARISHTA- 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals =paralysis and hemialgia
6)TAGARA CHURNA- 5 gm with water at bedtime =speech recovery
NASYA- instill 2 drops of jyotishmati taila in each nostril daily morning these helps nourish the nervous system and helps in regaining motor and speech function
DIET -warm, soft, easily digestible food like mung dal khichdi, boiled veggies, ghee, rice -avoid dry, cld, leftover or processed foods -add garlic, ginger, turmeric, ajwain -cows ghee is especially good for brain health
LIFESTYLE -Keep her warm, avoid exposure to cold wind -simple routine, calm environment -light speech therapy-even humming, naming objects
SPEECH AND COGNITIVE REHAB even with ayurvedic treatment, speech therapy and occupational therapy are crucial -start with nonverbal communication, gestures, pictures -encourage naming common items, small words, singing -use repetitions and praise to reinforce speech -involver her in daily activities slowly
Do follow
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
consult nearby ayurveda doctor for better treatment
Hello dear, Pls get a personal consultation with panchakarma therapist nearby you. Panchakarma will definitely help her improve Till then in diet avoid spicy, and food causing gases.
This is a VATA condition in VATA age.
You should go for panchakarma for your mother as it will help with all ber symptoms like paralysis, lost memory, changed behaviour and also her lost appetite.
Basti is know as ARDHA CHIKITSA (half treatment) as it treats all vata disorders and Vata is responsible for the maximum problems caused in the body.
Hello
Firstly try to keep in control blood sugar and BP.
Avoid spicy sour food, oil fried items, processed foods, carbonate juices
Better to go with panchakarma treatment 1) basti 2) shastika shali pinda sweda
Medicine 1) ekangaveer ras 1-0-1 after food 2) agnitundi vati 1-0-1 before food 3) vacha choorna rub it on tongue so that speech will slowly regain.
Thank you
* STROKE - Sudden onset of neurological deficit in the form of language issues, aphasia, hemiplegia, cranial nerve deficit , movement disorders depending upon the area of brain involved.
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CT Brain ( to rule out haemorrhage)
ECG to rule out atrial fibrillation
Carotid vertebral artery Doppler to rule out atherosclerosis
🌱 Ayurveda point of view
* Pakshaghata chikitsa
* Avarana vata chikitsa, srodhosodhanam
* Kaphavata hara oushadha prayoga( infarct and later stage of haemorrhage)
* Vatanulomana, balya, brmhana oushadhas
💊 INTERNAL MEDICINE 💊
1. Ashtavargam kashayam - 10 ml Gandharvahastyadi kashayam - 10 ml Purnachandrodayam gulika - 1
Each 10 ml kashayam ( total 20 ml) + 1 gulika with 80 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food (empty stomach)
2. Sidhamakaradvajam ( dabur) - 1 - 0 - 1 after food
3. Ashwagandharishtam - 20 ml morning and night after food
4. Ksirabala tailam - 10 ml with warm water at bed time.
💊 IF SPEECH IS AFFECTED :
1. Sarasvata choornam OR kalyana avaleha choornam - 1 tspn with honey after food morning and night
2. Bhunaga tailam - 10 drops with milk at night after food
EXTERNAL 🍀
* Udvarthanam with kolakulathadi choornam - 5 days OR eladi choornam
* Massage with karpasastyadi tailam
❌ Avoid constipation, cold exposure
Avoid sweets, fatty foods , vatakaphsvrddhi ahara viharas, salty, sou
✅ Physiotherapy is to be done
* Control DM , BP and cholesterol vigorously
* Reduce the amount of salt intake
IP treatment is better
Svedam Pizhicil Vasti Shirodhara and shirovasti Navara kizhi Mamsa kizhi
All beneficial for this condition
* Kshirabala tailam nadyam beneficial - 2 ml each nostril (do this procedure better in hospital)
HELLO B NAGA MANI,
That’s very sad to hear about your mothers condition. Recovery after a stroke can be challenging, but with a comprehensive and well-guided approach, including Ayurvedic support alongside modern rehabilitation, improvement is Possible.
In Ayurveda, a stroke resembles PAKSHAGHAT categorized under VATAVYADHI- diseases due to deranged vata dosha, which governs nervous and motor functions. The left-sided paralysis, speech loss, childish behaviour , and memory lapse show derangement in- -VATA(particularly apana and vyana vata) -MAJJA DHATU(nervous tissue) -MANOVAHA SROTAS(mental channels) -SADHAKA PITTA and TARPAKA KAPHA(affecting emotions and cognition)
-PARALYSIS= vata obstruction in snayu and asthi -SPEECH DIFFICULTY= vitiation of vagindriya + vata -CHILD LIKE BEHAVIOUR=. manasika dosha imbalance -MEMORY ISSUES= disturbance in Medha dhatu -LOSS OF APPETITE= weak digestive fire, Apana vata imbalance -COMORBIDITIES(bp,dm, thyroid)= influence of kasha-pitta + low digestive fire
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN FOR YOUR MOTHER
PHASE 1- RESTORATIVE PANCHAKARMA(under supervised ayurvedic physician) These are gentle yet deep-cleansing therapies intended to balance VATA, open blocked channels (srotosodhana) and rejuvenate the brain.
1)ABHYANGA(OIL MASSAGE)- with mahanarayan taila= daily for 21-45 days
2)SWEDANA(SUDATION)- patra pinda sweda= daily after oil massage
3)BASTI(ENEMA)- matra basti with Ashwagandha taila or Niruha basti with Dashmoola kashaya= 8-16 sittings in 1 cycle
4)NASYA- medicated nasal drops with shad Bindu taila= 7-21 days(after facial massage and fomentation)
5)SHIRODHARA- continuous pouring of warm brahmi taila on forehead= 7-14 sessions
6)PICHU/SHIROVASTI- oil retention on head- best in severe speech/mental symptoms= 7 sessions
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1)BRAHMI GHRITA- 5-10 ml with warm milk on empty stomach in morning= memory, speech, cognitive restoration
2)ASHWAGANDHA RASAYANA- 1 tsp twice daily with milk in morning and evening = rejuvenation, muscle tone, mental clarity
3)KALYANAKA GHRITA- powerful mental rejuvenator for speech, memory, depression= 5-10 ml daily with warm water after meals
4)YOGARAJ GUGGULU- 2 Tabs daily after meals= vata anulomana, joint and nerve toning
5)SMRITISAGARA RASA- 1 tab at night= enhances memory, reduces childish behaviour
6)SHANKHAPUSHPI SYRUP- 15ml daily at night= long term brain tonic
7)EKANGAVEEER RASA- 1 tab twice daily after meals= for limb paralysis and neural regrowth(take this last medicine for only 7 days)
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
INCLUDE WARM,SOFT FOODS= khichdi(moong , little ghee ), barley soup, cooked oats
LIGHTLY SPICED SOUPS= vegetables broth with cumin, ginger, coriander
HERBAL TEAS= dry ginger, ajwain, coriander
FRUITS= stewed apples, papaya, guava(strictly no cool fruits)
FATS= cow ghee, sesame oil
GRAINS= millets , ragi,kodo,little jowar, red rice
AVOID -cold and raw food -curd especially at night -heavy, fried, stale or processed foods -white rice, white bread, sugar -excess salt-for bp
LIFESTYLE TO BE FOLLOWED
DAILY OILMASSAGE- oil massage improves neuromuscular response- with sesame oil
SPPECH THERPAY + PRANAYAM= bhramari, ujjayi, and om chanting(start with 2-3 minutes daily)
EMOTIONAL CARE- stay calm around her, avoid correcting, maintain a joyful tone
STRUCTURED ROUTINE= encourage same wake, bath, meal and sleep time
SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE= 15-20 min daily(early morning best) for mood and immunity
REST= sleep by 9:30 pm, avoid overstimulation-loud noise, news etc
COMORBODITIES MANAGEMENT 1)HYPERTENSION -SARPAGANDHA VATI- 1 tab twice daily in morning and night= lowers bp naturally -DASHMOOLA KWATH- 40ml/day after lunch= vata shaman and anti inflammatory
2)DIABETES -NISHA AMALAKI CHURNA- 3 gm before bed= reduces sugar spikes -GUDMAR CHURNA- 3-5gm/day= supports insulin sensitivity
3)HYPOTHYROIDISM -KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice a day after meals= helps decongest thyroid -TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water= detox+metabolism THESE ALL SHOULD BE REPLACED ALLOPATHIC MEDICINES IMMEDIATELY; USE AS ADJUNCTS
TREATMENT DURATION (if you follow this above said things properly then you can see benefits)
INITIAL RECOVERY-6-8 wees= mobility,speech initiation, behaviour balance
DEEP RASAYANA PHASE- 3-6 months= nervous regeneration, memory, strength
MAINTENANCE- long term(6-12 months)= prevent recurrence , manage chronic illness
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL AND YOUR MOTHER GETS WELL SOON
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Massage body every day with kshirbala oil and give hot fomentation and warm water bath daily Take cap. ashwashila 1-0-1 after food with water Manasmitra vatikam 1-1-1 after food with water Brahmi grith 2 tsp twice daily before food with warm milk Nasya kshirbala oil 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Head massage with Brahmi oil Follow up after 1 month
STROKE IN AYURVEDA (PAKSHAGHATA) • Caused by Vata imbalance, especially Prana Vata and Vyana Vata. • Affects brain function, muscle tone, coordination, and speech. • Behavioral changes and memory loss are linked to Manovaha srotas (mind channels) and Majja dhatu (nervous tissue).
Rx, Maharasnaadi Kashayam 1 tds before meal 101 (Capsules or Drops) – 1 bd after meal Tab. Ashwagandha 2bd (Sri Sri tattva) Sarasvati aristha 2tsf bd with equal amount of water
For loss of appetite: Tab. Chitrakadi Vati 2 bd before meal
Gentle massage with ksheerbala oil and MahaNarayan oil
You need to visit a near by Panchkarma center for further therapy because it can only be treated by Panchkarma procedures
