Management of Bells Palsy with Polyherbal Medicine and Panchkarma Therapy: A Case Report

: According to modern science lower motor neuron lesion of the facial nerve causes Bell's palsy, which is correlated with Ardita in Ayurveda science. This condition is characterizes by the sudden paralysis of the face muscles and functional impairment. Ayurveda provides a thorough management strategy that addresses the root cause of the Vata dosha imbalance associated with Ardita . This article presented a case study of successful management of Ardita case with the help of Ayurvedic interventions. A 16-year-old boy with acute-onset left-sided facial paralysis, eyelid droop, trouble chewing and speaking, diagnosed as case of Ardita . Internal drugs ( Ashwagandha , Shatavari , Ekangveer Rasa and Sarak Vati , etc.) along with Panchakarma therapies ( Nasya , Abhyanga , Nadi Sweda and Shiro Abhyanga ) were utilized as treatment regimen. The study observed improvement in ocular functions, normalization in taste sensitivity and restoration of facial symmetry after the complete duration of therapy. After seven days, the House-Brackmann grade went from Grade IV to Grade II, and on Day 21, it was Grade I.