Neurodegeneration & Neuroprotection : An

Ayurvedic Perspective

Dr.Nilanjan Datta,PG Scholar, Dept.Of Roga Nidan,IPGAER at SVSP,

Kolkata..

Neurodegeneration - is the term for the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons. Such as :

 Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s Huntington’s Multiple SclerosisAmyotropic Lateral Sclerosis.

Introduction

Parkinsonism

•Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.•Manifestations : Resting tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia.

Huntington’s Disease

Neurodegenerative  genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive  decline.

It typically becomes noticeable in mid-adult life. HD is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called Huntington's chorea.

Alzheimer’s Disease• Destruction of cholinergic neurons in the

cortex and limbic system.Manifestations : loss of memory, thinking

and language skills, and behavioral changes.

Multiple Sclerosis

It is an inflammatory disease in where the covers of  nerve cells in thebrain and spinal cordare damaged.  

“ HRIDAY E MURDHNI VASTAU CHA NRINAN PRANAH PRATISTHITAHTASMAT TESAN SADA YATNAM KURVITA PARIPALANAEAGHATVARJANAM NITYAM SWASTHAVRITTANUVARTANAMUTPANNATIVIGHATASCHA MARMANANG PARIPALANAM ”

- Ch.Siddhi. 9/9-10

OBJECTIVE OF THE TOPIC

Indryas, Manas and Prana reside inside the brain and Buddhi (Prajnya) is the ultimate function of these factors. If any disturbance occurs in the brain either at anatomical or physiological Level , the Prajnya is directly affected.  

Mechanism Of Buddhibhransha :

LEVELS OF NEUROPROTECTION

I. Primary : Natural Protective provisions.

II. Secondary : Protective strategies for healthy individual.

III. Tertiary : Protective measures for neurological disorders.

PRIMARY NEUROPROTECTION

NORMAL PROVISIONS(As per Modern Anatomy) :

I. Bony Protection II. Soft tissue ProtectionIII. C.S.F.IV. Compartments Of the BrainV. Auto regulation.

As per Ayurveda, Murdhaa(Brain)is the seat of Pran,Indriya & Mana.

SECONDARY PROTECTION :

AYURVEDIC STRATEGIES STRATEGIES IN MEDICAL SCIENCE

I. Garbhini Paricharya II. Prasuti ParicharyaIII. Sishu ParicharyaIV.SwasthavrittaV.PanchakarmaVI. RasayanVII.Dharaniya & Adharaniya VegasVIII.Trayo upastambha ParipalanIX. Yoga and Pranayam

I. Control Of B.P.II.Control of LipidsIII.Control of SugarIV.Avoid Alcohol V. Avoid NarcoticsVI. Cessation Of SmokingVII. Avoid Stress VIII.Avoid Fast FoodIX.Use of Organic Food

TERTIARY PROTECTION:

1.Shirodhara2.Shirovasti3.Mantra Rasayan4.Medhya Rasayan5.Swatwik Ahara6.Satwavojoy Chikitsa (Patient andFamily Counseling)7.Formulations Of Swarna Roupya Bhasma.8.In Emergency condition, transfer the patient in proper place & in proper time.

FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH NEURODEGENERATION

1.Muhammad Ali2.Woody Guthrie3.Pat Summit4.Michael J Fox5.Ronald Reagan6.Sugar Ray Robinson7.Johnny Cash8.Billy Graham

Withania somnifera Bacopa monnieri

 Punica granatum

Few Ayurvedic Drugs :

Tinospora cordifolia

 Convolvulus pluricaulis Ashwagandha root

In Summary…..

I. Preventive Strategies in Nurodegeneration is the backbone of Ayurveda.

II. Concepts Of Neuroprotective guidelines in Ayurveda is very vast and scientific.

III. Neuroprotective strategies minimize the stress which is very high in this competitive world.

HOME MESSAGE

Nityag Hitaharoviharosevi Samikshoyokari Vishoyesosokta Daata samoh Satyaparo Kshamavano Aptoposevi Cha Bhavottoroga.

-As.Hridoy.Su. 4/36

Acknowledgements• Dr. B.C. Jana, Professor & Head in Dept.Of Roganidan,Institute Of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education and Research at SVSP, Kolkata.

• Dr.Mrs. K.Chowdhury, SSR, Dept.of swasthavritt & yoga,BHU.

• Dr. Lawsree Majumder,MD in Roganidan,Ex PGT

• Dr.Miss Anita Gupta,2nd Yr PGT in Roganidan.

• Dr. Ajoy Bhakat,1st Yr PGT in Roganidan

THANK YOU