Nerve weakness or palsy refers to anything from weakness to complete paralysis and commonly, manifests any kind of nerve damage.
Occasionally, it is transient and fades with time. However, when it is not resolved with time, it presents as a concerning health issue, required to be handled carefully. Nerve problems or neuropathies are considered to be Vata diseases in the Indian traditional school of medicine. Vata is regarded as one of three constitutional groupings known as doshas, is associated with the energy of the wind and, is primarily responsible for activation of the nervous system.
Vata is located in the lumbosacral (Kati) region and exerts its influence over cell division, cardiac function, and waste disposal. Vata is revered as ‘prana’, the most powerful dosha. In Ayurveda, people associated with Vata dosha are more prone to neurogenic conditions such as neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disorders, insomnia, and anxiety.
Contraction of joints around the damaged nerve may complicate motor damage, while a loss of sensation may result in accidental or related injuries. Necrosis occurring in and around the degenerated nerve may lead to a neuroma, paraesthesia, altered sensitivity to heat or cold, paresis and even, paralysis.
Ayurvedic medicine for nerve strength primarily comprises of formulations of Vata Harana herbs which improve blood circulation and nerve function. Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, India has some supplements which can be useful in this regard.
- Ashwagandha Arishtam – A nervine tonic. Also useful in mental excitement, emaciation, etc.
- Bala Arishtam – useful for Vata disorders with neuromuscular weakness, neuralgia, hemiplegia, paraplegia.
- Brahmi Ghritam – useful in Dementia, seizure and learning disability disorders- improves cognitive skills
- Dhanwantharam Cream - useful in Musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain.
- Kshirabala Oil & Kshirabala Oil (101) – This oil is most renowned and very efficacious in facial and general paralysis. Its curative power in the spinal cord, atrophy of the optic, olfactory or other nerves is unrivaled. It is also useful in epilepsy, all diseases connected directly or indirectly with the power of the motor and sensory nerves. This oil can be used internally, externally or both according to the nature and severity of the disease.
- Manasamitra Vatakam– useful in psycho-motor impairment, etc. It has 70 ingredients.
- Saraswata Ghritam – A nervine tonic, used in loss of memory, vocal deficiency, etc.
- Saraswata Churnam – useful in psycho-motor impairment in children and dementia in adults.
Ayurveda, in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, ingestion of nutritious food, yoga, pranayama may be employed effectively to improve health and preserve the vitality of nerves in our body. It aims to address the underlying root cause of nervous disorders, rather than merely focusing on symptomatic relief.
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