An interruption or reduction in the supply of blood to the brain causes a cerebral stroke. This lack of supply results in the lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain and leads to death of brain cells. Blood flow could also be affected as a result of a ruptured artery to the brain, or blockage.

Although it is a common medical issue, a healthy lifestyle can effectively prevent it.

Strokes are divided into three kinds namely ischemic Stroke, haemorrhagic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). A cerebral stroke is an emergency that calls for immediate attention by a specialist.

The disease has been discussed in Ayurveda under Vata vyadhi disorder. The terms Paksaghata, Paksha Vadha and Ekanga Vata have been used to describe Paralysis in Ayurveda. The ayurvedic treatment procedures have proved to be one of the most safest and effective treatment methodologies for the best and fastest possible recovery from an severe paralysis condition. Ayurveda offer excellent Panchakarma therapies including Abhyangam, Swedam, Nasyam, Virechanam, Shiro vasti, Sarvanga dhara (Pizhichil), Pichu, Navarakizhi and Vasti along with a combination of herbal oral medications for treating Paralysis. The treatment plans are customized depending on the cause and severity of the condition and also takes into account the health condition of the affected patient. The treatment duration depends on the degree of severity and ranges for about 3 – 5 weeks. Along with the treatment plan, diet and lifestyle modifications are incorporated in the plan to have a faster and complete recovery from the condition.