Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Dr. Arjun Kumar and *Dr. Prashant Kumar

ABSTRACT

Myasthenia Gravis is a disease characterized by great muscular weakness and progressive fatigability. Power is restored with rest and or administration of anticholinesterse drugs. It is due to a functional abnormality, lack of actylcholine or excess of cholinesterase at the myoneural junction in which nerve impulses fail to induce normal muscle contraction. In Ayurveda Acharyas has emphasized that specific vitiated Dosha are responsible for the development of specific disease and the vitiation of Dosha is directly influence by specific Nidana sevena according to Samanya Viheshs Sidhant. The basic tripod of Dosh dusti, Dushya shaithilya (Dhatu dusti) and Sroto dusti (disintegration in micro channels) are responsible for the development of various disease. The involvement of Mams & Medo Dhatu is striking in the pathogenesis of Myasthenia Gravis as disease is identify by excessive muscle weakness and fatigue. In Vata vyadhi chapter Acharya Charaka has explained Mams – Medo Gat Vaat condition that is also close to Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenia Gravis can be managed effectively by adopting the Ayurvedic principles of treatments.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Myasthenia Gravis, Mams Vedo Gat Vaat, Snigdh Virechana.