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Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain  that controls language expression and comprehension. It is most commonly seen  in individuals post-stroke. Roughly 25%–50% of all strokes result in aphasia and  15 % of individuals under the age of 65 years experience aphasia after their first  ischemic stroke. Treatments such as speech therapy can often help recover some  speech and language functions over time, but many people continue to have  problems in communicating. The signs and symptoms of Aphasia may be  correlated with diseases such as Jihwasthamba and Ardita in Ayurveda.  According to Acharya Yogaratnakara, the same treatment principles explained  in Ardita Chikitsa have to be followed in Jihwasthamba. The article deals with a  diagnosed case of Wernicke's Aphasia and its management through Ayurveda.  The description of this case aims to further the understanding of the benefits that  this type of medicine may provide to poststroke patients living with aphasia. Here  the line of treatment was not completely based on the classical Ardita Chikita,  prime importance was given to the condition Aphasia. Assessments were taken  before treatment and after treatment. Marked relief was noted in symptoms like  aphasia, higher mental function, and memory. The recovery was promising and  worth documenting.&nbsp

Bell's palsy or acute idiopathic lower motor neuron facial palsy are similar to  Ardita vata presenting with palsy on one side of the face. Sudden paralysis or  weakness of the muscles on one side of the face controlled by the facial nerve  characteristics this condition. Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, immune-mediated  condition that is thought to be triggered by an infection. In today's science,  steroid medication is the preferred treatment for full facial palsy. A 66-year-old  person was diagnosed with Ardita vata as a result of a nor bearing pain in left  ear and was treated with Mahamasha taila Nasya and oral Ayurvedic medicines,  as well as two Panchakarma sessions. The treatment lasted four months in total,  but significant benefits were shown after just one month, indicating practically  complete recovery without the use of any additional drugs. The patient had the  identical ailment in the right side of his face 5 years ago, and he received  complete relief after 2 years of allopathic treatment. This instance serves as  proof of the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in the treatment of Ardita vata (Bell's palsy) and as a proposal for more research on a larger number of patients.&nbsp

Ardita (Bell’s pals) is considered as one among the eighty Vataj Nanatmajaj Vyadhis (diseases caused due to a  single dosha) in Ayurveda. It is correlated with bell’s palsy in modern aspect, which is an acute, apparently  isolated, lower motor neuron facial palsy for which there is no specific aetiology. It is characterized by sudden  onset of paralysis or weakness of the muscles of one side of face controlled by the facial nerve. The present  study was conducted with an objective to find out the effective Ayurvedic management in bell’s palsy. A 45  years old female patient who was suffering from complaints of deviated face on left side, unable to chew from  right side, improper blinking of right eye and slurred speech for 20 days. She was clinically diagnosed as bell’s  palsy and managed through Panchkarama & palliative treatment for 14 days. The patient showed significant  improvement in sign and symptoms.&nbsp

Ardita is a medical condition causing the Vakratha [deviation] of Mukha ardha and leads to facial asymmetry  and malfunction. It occurs due to aggravated Vata Dosha. It has been enumerated in Vata Nanatmaja Vyadhi by Acharya Charaka. Ashtang hridaya has said it as Ekayaam (loss of movement involving one half of the  face or half of the body with half of the face). According to Acharya Charaka it affects Sharirardha while  half side of the face is affected in Ardita according to Acharya Sushruta. It can be correlated to facial palsy  in modern which carries similar complaints to Ardita of deviation of half of the face with sensory & motor  impairment on the affected side. According to Acharya Charaka Nasya (Navana Nasya) is the specific  treatment of Ardita. Sneha is considered as best Vatashamaka. Viscosity of Sneha increases the absorption  of the drug by increasing the contact time to the nasal mucosa (Viryam Yavatadhivasat Nipatatcha) &  lipophilic drugs have better absorptive capacity hence Navana Nasya is considered best. &nbsp