A Review Article: The Management of Hydroceph...

A Review Article: The Management of Hydrocephalus as Per Ayurveda

Author Name : Dr. Avinash D. Karambhe, Dr. Arun Parmeshwar Kute, Dr. Sumod Khedekar

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda hydrocephalus is known as Shirshambu .In modern science hydrocephalus is categorized in chronic neurological condition an imbalance between the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results in accumulation of fluid in brain and produce several sign and symptoms of Hydrocephalus. It mostly occurs in pediatric age group leading to mental retardation and even to death, if not managed properly. Similarly in Ayurveda aggravation of vata dosha is responsible for the vitiation of the dosha, dhatus and malas. As a result of increase in amount of jala (ambu) dhatu in cephalic region which caused raised intra cranial pressure and give rise to shrishambu roga. Ayurvedic system of medicine has very scientific approach for its management .It various principles and medicines can manage hydrocephalus effectively.

Keywords: Hydrocephaslus, Shirshambu Roga, Ayurvedic system.