Article: IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PANCHKARMA AND ORAL THERAPY: PAEDIATRIC CASE REPORT ON CEREBRAL PALSY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1716

Pages: 21-25

Author: Priya V. Bulbule *, Tejal D. Naik, Akash M. Chavan

Abstract: Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent cause of childhood physical disability. It is an umbrella term for a group of non-progressive, noncontagious disorders resulting from damage to the developing brain, leading to permanent motor impairment in movement, posture, and tone. While primarily physical, it often impacts cognitive, communicative, and social development. In Ayurveda, such conditions can be correlated to sahaja, garbhaja, or jataja classifications. With no known cure in contemporary medicine, exploring integrative management is essential. Material and Method: This case report details the Ayurveda management of a four-year-old male diagnosed with spastic CP. The intervention comprised an integrated protocol over 68 days, including internal herbal medications and specific Panchakarma procedures. The key therapies administered were Shalishatik Pind Swed (bolus fomentation) and Kshir-Balatail Matra Basti (a specialized medicated enema formulation). Result: Following the 68-day therapeutic regimen, a clinical reassessment was conducted. The patient demonstrated measurable functional improvement, quantified as an overall 15–20% enhancement in symptomatic presentation and motor function. Discussion: The observed improvement suggests that the multimodal Ayurvedic protocol, particularly Basti and Sweden, may be a beneficial supportive management strategy for spastic CP. These procedures align with Ayurveda principles of balancing Vata Dosha and nourishing neural tissue. This case highlights the potential of Ayurveda, specifically Panchakarma, in paediatric neurorehabilitation. However, being a single case study, it necessitates further rigorous investigation through larger clinical trials to validate efficacy and standardize treatment protocols.

Keyword: Cerebral palsy, Kshir-balatail matra Basti, Panchakarma in paediatric, shalishatik pind swed.