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Management of Kampavata Through Panchakarma-A Case Report

Published:10 Jan 2026
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Meghana Madagunaki1*, Jairaj P. Basarigidad2

1 PG Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Shri D G M Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag

2 Professor and HOD, Department of Panchakarma, Shri D. G. M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Post Graduate Studies and Research Centre, Gadag, Karnataka, ORCID ID: 0009-0008-4483-6869

Corresponding Author:Meghana Madagunaki

subjectAbstract

Kampavata is a Vata Pradhana Roga where there will be a Kampa (tremor) as a main lakshana and may associated with Sthambha, Vinamana, Gurugatrata etc. The lakshanas of Kampavata are similar to the clinical features of Parkinson’s disease which is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance and coordination. It can significantly impact a person’s quality of life causing various motor and non-motor symptoms. The aim of this case study is to provide the quality life to the patient suffering from Kampavata through effective Panchakarma treatment. Vangasena Samhita introduced the concept of treating Kampavata for the first time like Abhyanga, Sweda, Nasya, Niruha, Anuvasana, Virechana and Shirobasti are said to be beneficial remedies1.

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KampavataParkinson’s diseaseShirobastiAbhyanga

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How to Cite

Madagunaki, M. & Basarigidad, J. P. (2026). Management of Kampavata Through Panchakarma-A Case Report. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v16i1.06

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