ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA THERAPY IN MAMSAGATA VATA W.S.R TO MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY-A CASE REPORT

Muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability. Some types of muscular dystrophy eventually affect the heart, or the muscles used for breathing problems, at which point the condition of life becomes threatening . According to UK’s National health services , there is no cure for muscular dystrophy, but treatment can help to manage many of the symptoms. Muscular dystrophy patients can be well managed by Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment modalities and future progressing can well prevented thus improving the quality of life. Methods:- The treatment was administered in phased cycles. Phase 1 included Sarvanga Abhyanga f/b Shastika shali pinda sweda for 7 days Phase 2 consististed of Abhynaga f/b Kukkutanda sweda and Kayaseka for 7 days In phase 3 ,Udvarthana was performed for 2days , followed by Abhyanga with Bala-ashwagandha taila and Shastika shali pinda sweda for 7days. Along with internal medications. Results & Conclusion -Patient improved well with the treatment. The patient is now able to do her activities on her own and thus her quality of life is improved. Keywords: Muscular Dystrophy, Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda, Kukkutanda Sweda