Parkinson's Disease: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

This is a condition that develops from a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra area of the basal ganglia. Although it usually affectspersons after age 50, it sometimes is found in personsas young as age 35.Symptoms: Early stages are slight shaking of hands during fine hand movemen

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Parkinson's Disease and Vata in Majja Dhatu

Parkinson's disease is described as a manifestation of vata disturbing majja dhatu's function of maintaining coordination of muscle groups, equilibrium, and center of gravity. The lack of coordination is a vata symptom. In a Parkinson's patient, the knees, ankles, hips, and elbows are flexed and the person walks like a statue. It becomes difficult for the patient to stop movement unless physically blocked by a chair or table. Exaggerated reflexes also accompany this loss of coordination.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Six: Dhatus Part II (Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava)

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Parkinson s Disease

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: Generally this is a Vayu or Vayu/Pitta condition (sometimes Vayu/Kapha). All therapies for MS are advised here, especially kapikachhu, abhyanga, chiro dhara, nasya (e.g., chad bindu oil), basti, yoga postures Alzheimer s Disease The exact cause of Alzheimer s disease is not yet known to Western medicine. However, it is considered a function of the nervous system. Nerve cells in thememory region of the brain are found to be greatlyreduced in size and number as compared with thoseof a healthy person. Tourette s syndrome, ataxia, aphasia, stuttering, dyslexia, and other diseases of the brain and

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 20: Mental Health

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