before PD was named Parkinson's disease - it was called in the sanskrit
KAMPAVATTA!!!
and I will put this information on another thread if you wish?
other wise I will put it here...


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AYURVEDIC DESCRIPTION OF KAMPAVATA IS MODERN PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Paralysis agitans, described by James Parkinson is an independent description of Kampavata (Kampa:tremor, Vata metabolic derangement Predisposing to neurologic and mental diseases) described in Ayureda centuries ago Various signs and symptoms associated with the disease such as akinesia, drooling, reptilian stare, tremor, constant somnolence, rigidity, and dementia were described in Charaka Samhita. A more clear definition. tremors of hands and feet, difficulty with body movements. Is described in Charaka Sanhita. Several preparations containing Mucuna pruriens ( Kapikachu ) were descrided for treatment of patients with Kampavata. The major active compound present in Mucuna pruriens is levodopa. Levodopa is the major drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The evidence suggests that Parkinson's disease existed in ancient India under the name Kampavata and herbal preparations containing levodopa were administered to alleviate the symptoms of the disease centuries before such a drug came into modern medicine.

Herbal medicines containing anticholinergics, levodopa, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors were traditionally used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in India.



We offer some classical Indian supportive remedies for this disease which are supposed to be taken strictly under medical supervision. Kindly Ask a Doctor

http://www.baidyanath.org/diparkinson'sdisease.shtml