Article: ROLE OF VACHALASUNADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AS PER CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY STUDIES: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17280

Pages: 206-209

Author: Prachi Tiwari, Raj Mendpara, Mehul Mehta *

Abstract: Neurological disorders represent a major global health concern due to their chronic, progressive, and debilitating nature, often resulting in long-term functional impairment and reduced quality of life. Such states are mainly classified in Ayurveda as Vatavyadhi (neurological disorders), Unmada (insanity/psychiatric disorders) and Apasmara (epilepsy) with the vitiation of Vata dosha, loss of Dhatu (tissues) and Srotorodha (obstruction in body channels), being the prominent pathologic factors. Vachalasunadi Taila is an Ayurvedic medicine oil which is traditionally used to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The purpose of the present review is to critically assess the role of Vachalasunadi Taila in the treatment of neurological disorders by compared classical Ayurvedic ideas with the modern scientific suggestions. Classical texts of authoritative books like Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Chakradatta were consulted in order to comprehend its composition, pharmacological properties, indications and its therapeutic uses. The modern experimental and clinical research was also reviewed to determine the neuroprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuro-stimulatory properties. The formulation, which includes ingredients such as Vacha (Acorus calamus), Lasuna (Allium sativum) and other pacifying drugs of the Vata-Kapha type, which are processed in an oil base, possesses Ushana (hot), Tikshna (sharp) and Medhya (nootropic/intellect-promoting) properties. The qualities aid in appeasing aggravated Doshas, unblocking channel blockages, nourishing the Majja Dhatu (nervous tissue) and enhancing sensual-motor and cognitive abilities. Medical reports indicate that the therapeutic practices like Abhyanga (body massage) and Nasya (nasal administration) using Vachalasunadi Taila help to achieve functional recovery and neurological recovery. The review concludes that Vachalasunadi Taila has a great prospective as an effective and integrative Ayurvedic intervention in managing neurological disorders that should be pursued in systematic clinical research.

Keyword: Vachalasunadi Taila, Neurological Disorders, Vata Dosha, Medhya Dravya, Ayurveda.