IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.1306149 AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO BELL__ampersandsignrsquo;S PALSY: A CASE REPORT Praveen BS Rashmi Nanda * 11 -0001 16 18 Introduction: Bell__ampersandsignrsquo;s palsy is a ubiquitous lower motor disorder primarily affecting facial symmetry. The onset of the disease is acute mainly and idiopathic. The line of treatment for Bell__ampersandsignrsquo;s palsy includes steroids, antiviral drugs and physical therapies. Ardita is a vatananatmaja vyadhi which simulates Bell__ampersandsignrsquo;s palsy in clinical presentation. The treatment principles of Ardita chikitsa can be effectively adopted in successfully managing Bell__ampersandsignrsquo;s palsy. Materials and Methods: The present study reports the case of a 49-year-old female patient with symptoms of facial asymmetry and right-sided numbness for 15 days. The case was reported to OPD of Panchakarma, Alva__ampersandsignrsquo;s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India. The treatment adopted included sthanika abhyanga, pottali sveda and Marsha nasya, along with internal medicines during the hospital stay. During the follow-up period, sthanika abhyanga, panasa patra sveda, shiropichu and pratimarsha nasya, along with internal medicines, were advised. Result: Patient observed relief in numbness by 4th day of treatment. Marked improvement was noted in eye closure (90%), forehead frowning, and eyebrow rise on the 11th day. 100% relief was noted at the end of 2 months of follow-up. Conclusion: The treatment principles enumerated in Ayurveda have a high success rate in effectively managing Bell__ampersandsignrsquo;s palsy. It not only fastens the pace of recovery but also could help decrease the chance of recurrence. Ardita Bell’s palsy Marsha Nasya