An Ayurvedic Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia : A case Report
Bavana Gopinath1 , N.A. Prasad2, Ganesh Tejasvi S3, and Sreelakshmi Kartha4
1-4Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Waghodia - 391760 (India) Corresponding Author contact: 8547530310, bgambika@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating disorder characterized by frequent bouts of severe, sharp, and stabbing facial pain, aggravated by activities like chewing, speaking, or wind exposure. Despite various conventional therapies, TN remains unsatisfactorily managed for many patients, with frequent recurrence of symptoms. This case study will report the successful treatment of TN in a 64-year-old female patient using an Ayurvedic regimen, thus avoiding surgical intervention. The patient, presenting with throbbing pain on the left temporal side of her head, aggravated by chewing and wind exposure, was diagnosed with Anantvata, a vata imbalance affecting the nervous system. She will undergo a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment approach. The protocol includes Urdhwanga Abhyanga with Bala Taila to calm the nervous system and reduce vata, Nadi Sweda with Dashamoola Kashaya for detoxification and anti-inflammatory effects to balance vata and alleviate nerve irritation, and Ksheerabala Nasya to stabilize and nourish vata in the cranial area, relieving facial pain. Shirodhara with Dhanwantharam Thaila will reduce mental tension, pacify vata, and restore emotional balance, promoting deep relaxation to alleviate pain. Dhanwantharam 101 with Rasnadi as Thalam will further pacify vata, reduce inflammation, and stimulate local circulation, thus enhancing blood flow to the head and calming the nervous system to reduce sharp, stabbing pain. Pratimarsha Nasya with Anutaila and steam inhalation will enhance circulation and balance vata in the head, improving blood flow and providing relief from pain