NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

The human nervous system is a complex sophisticated system, which controls all basic body functions and physiological activities. It controls all functions from digestion to endocrine.

Ayurveda and Siddha are the ancient holistic sciences which deals with neurological conditions since its inception. Ancient ideology is different from modern science, it believes that all neurological disorders fall under VATA aggrevation.
So, in Ayurveda and Siddha, normalising this aggravated vatha is the key to manage these neurological conditions.

Common neurological problems managed with Ayurveda and Siddha are:-
* Bell’s palsy,
* Parkinson’s disease,
* Sciatica,
* Neuropathy,
* Post-stroke paralysis,
* Epilepsy and
* Multiple sclerosis .
The management techniques include:-
* Abhyangam (Ayurvedic massage),
* Kizhi (Fomentation with potli),
* Nasyam (Nasal drops),
* Shirodhara etc