Herbal Remedies for Cerebral Palsy: An Ayurvedic Perspective

Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term for all neurological disorders that negatively impact body movements and various muscle coordination in kids. Usually, major damage to the developing brain of an infant is considered to be one of the major causes of CP. Ayurvedic treatment for cerebral palsy makes full use of Ayurvedic herbs, therapies, and other approaches to treat the complications associated with this disease.

A Bit About CP

When specific areas of the brain engaged in muscle movements and coordination do not develop fully in the fetal development stage, this results in a limited brain capability w.r.t. motor movements and learning. This is cerebral palsy, in simple terms. In extremely rare cases, severe injuries to the brain (pre- or post-birth) can also be a cause of CP. No effective clinical treatments are available for CP as of now. The major symptoms associated with CP are:

• Ataxia (lack of muscle coordination)
• Exaggerated reflexive actions and stiff muscles in kids (spasticity)
• Kids with CP walk with a “scissored gait," i.e., they walk on their toes rather than using their feet.
• Variation in muscle tones
• Children with CP are often late in learning various motor movements and achieving developmental milestones such as walking, reading, etc.
• Mental retardance

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Since the disabilities arising from CP are irreversible, the best you can do is improve the quality of life of the CP patients. Making optimal use of herbal remedies for cerebral palsy can improve muscle strength and flexibility and assist in the overall rehab of the patient. Panchakarma is one of the best herbal remedies for cerebral palsy. Panchakarma has five steps:

1. Udwartana: The muscles of the body of the CP patient are massaged with a mixture of specific herbal medications. Udwartana enhances blood and lymphatic circulation in the body. This treatment reduces the stiffness of muscles and calms down exaggerated movements as well.
2. Sarvaanga Abhyang: Abhyang helps improve venous and lymphatic drainage in the body. This treatment dilates the arterioles, leading to increased blood circulation in the body.
3. Swedan: Swedan’s main aim is to promote sweating to flush out toxins. In this treatment, the body of the patient is exposed to steam that originates from the boiling of fluids that include herbs or liquids like Dhanyamla or milk. This treatment encourages a reduction in the stiffness of muscles in CP patients.
4. Nasyam: In Nasyam, a combination of herbal juice, oil, and powders is administered in the nose of CP patients to clear the nasal channels in the body.
5. Basti, enema: Basti, or medicated enema, is a therapy where medicines are administered to patients through the rectum or genitourinary tract. A specific piece of equipment called Basti Yantra is used for this purpose. This treatment therapy improves fine motor skills and general skills like standing, crawling, walking, etc. in CP patients.

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Along with Panchakarma, Brahmi (bacopa monnieri), Mandukaparni (centella asiatica), Shankhpushpi (convolvulus pluricaulis), Jyotishmati (celastrus paniculatus), Kushmand (benincasa hispida), Ustukhuddus (lavandula stoechas), Yashtimadhu (glycyrrhiza glabra), Ashwagandha (withania somnifera), Shatavari, Guduchi, Vacha, Haritaki, Abhrak bhasma, Suvarna bhasma, and Suvarna prashan are some of the best herbal remedies for cerebral palsy. These ayurvedic medicines improve motor skills, strengthen the nervous system, and improve muscle coordination too.

As of now, CP does not have any proven clinical treatment. Early detection and treatment are key to managing the symptoms associated with CP. Early treatment allows CP patients to have a reasonable quality of life.

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