Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system and the motor functions. The closest resemblance to this in Ayurveda is Kampavata. As the conventional sciences have limitations in its management; traditional approaches for possibility of satisfactory management is being explored. The current case was treated with significant remission in the symptoms of Kampavata with the use of Madhu tailika vasti. An American male aged 60 years diagnosed by the western doctors to be suffering from Parkinson’s disease since last four years. The disease resulted in loss of facial expression, slurred speech, robo-gait assisted by walking stick, disturbed sleep and psychosomatic symptoms like mild memory loss, depression, blabbering words, loss of concentration etc. After five weeks of Shodhana chikitsa (~bio-purificatory treatment) including Nasya and Vasti along with Abhyanga, Patra pinda sweda, Murdhini taila, Kaya seka; the patient had visible improvements. He could walk without any aid and could cycle for 20 min continuously. The progression of the disease was analysed using the unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale. This case study is reported to reach to those 10 million people who are having Parkinson’s disease and are unaware about the less invasive and more beneficial options available in the armamentarium of Ayurveda.

Rheumatiod arthritis (RA) is a multisystem connective tissue disorder. Inflammatory synovitis is the pathologic hallmark. Extra-articular manifestations of RA can involve several other organ systems and amongst them pulmonary manifestations is common and usually presents with pleural disease or diffuse interstitial fibrosis. A 50-year Egyptian male case of rheumatoid interstitial lung disease (ILD) which was treated on the line of Gambhira Vatashonita is presented here. The treatment given was classical Virechana (induced therapeutic purgation). Patient showed symptomatic and functional improvement after Virechana treatment. The 6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) was improved from 100 meters to 1800 meters within the span of 20 days. The oxygen saturation at the end of six minutes’ walk also improved from 66% to 91% after Virechana treatment

Ardita vata presenting with palsy of one side of the face is akin to Bell’s palsy or acute idiopathic lower motor neuron facial palsy. This is characterised by sudden onset paralysis or weakness of the muscles to one side of the face controlled by the facial nerve. In contemporary science, administration of steroids is the treatment of choice for complete facial palsy. A 17-year-old boy diagnosed as Ardita vata was treated with Karpasasthyadi taila nasya and oral Ayurveda medicines. Total duration of the treatment was seven days however significant results observed from day three. Shown almost complete recovery without any concurrent medications. This case is an evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurveda treatment in case of Ardita vata (Bell’s palsy) and as a proposition for further research on more number of patients.

Photodermatoses is a skin disease that is caused by exposure to sunlight. People with photodermatoses may develop skin rashes following exposure to the sun. This manifestation is most likely due to an abnormal immune system reaction to the sun. There is no exclusive description for this condition in Ayurveda, but all pathological skin manifestations are described under the heading of Kustha (~skin diseases). As, the symptoms of photodermatoses are predominant in Vata pitta, the condition can be managed accordingly. The present case of Photodermatoses is treated with Panchatikta pancha prasratika basti, topical application of Go-ghrita, and internal administration of Kaishor guggulu and Manjistadi kwatha. Significant relief was found in Kandu (~itching), Daha (~burning sensation), Toda (~pricking sensation), Shyava aruna varnata (~blackish red hyper pigmentation), Rukshata (~dryness), Utsedha (~skin thickening), Srava (~discharge) and Twak nirmochana (~scaling of skin). Considering the satisfactory results in the present case; similar strategies can be adopted in suitable cases of photodermatoses in larger sample size to generate evidences and disseminate usefulness of traditional interventions in the management of photodermatoses.

Generally, infected wounds are associated with presence of slough, pus, swelling, increased local temperature, foul smell, and fever. Wound-care is difficult to manage when it becomes systematic. In Ayurveda, wound-care is based on involvement of Dosha and Dushya, which can further be managed with topical applications and oral administration of suitable medicines. A 45 years old, diabetic male patient presented with an infected wound on lateral aspect of left forearm, associated with pain, pus discharge, slough, and raised local temperature since two weeks. He is advised for skin grafting by surgeon, but was unable to follow grafting considering financial constraints. Thus, the patient approached OPD, Shalya Tantra for possibilities of better management. This case was managed on Ayurveda wound-care principles along with topical application of Thumari (Securinega leucopyrus) gel and oral Ayurveda medications. Wound healed completely within two months of regular wound-care along with internal Ayurveda medicines. This case report revealed usefulness of Thumari gel and Ayurveda medicines in the management of infected diabetic wound.