Ayush Ministry highlights preventive, holistic care for stroke management
Team L&M
The Ministry of Ayush highlights the role of Ayush systems in providing holistic, preventive, and rehabilitative care for stroke — one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. Emphasising an integrative approach, Ayush systems focus on promoting systemic balance & enhancing resilience. It supports long-term recovery to complement conventional medical care in stroke management.
Minister of State for Ministry of Ayush & Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav informs that the growing challenge of stroke underscores the need for comprehensive, integrative health strategies. “Ayush systems, with their emphasis on preventive care and long-term rehabilitation, can significantly complement conventional stroke management. We are committed to promoting evidence-based traditional healthcare to enhance the quality of life and reduce the national burden of stroke. Our focus is on building stronger research collaborations and public awareness, which can play a transformative role in reducing stroke incidence and supporting sustainable recovery pathways,” he says.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, says, “Ayush systems collectively offer a holistic framework for understanding and managing complex neurological disorders such as stroke. We are working on collaborative and translational research through our network of institutions and collaborations to scientifically validate and expand the therapeutic potential of Ayush-based interventions. This strengthens integrative healthcare for stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and overall neurological well-being.”
Body & Mind Harmony
The Ayush systems emphasise harmony between the body, mind, and environment. Their preventive philosophy and holistic therapeutic regimens not only aim at disease management but also at enhancing resilience, reducing recurrence, and improving overall quality of life. These systems collectively promote integrative approaches that can reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases such as stroke.
Stroke, often referred to as a “brain attack,” is caused by a sudden interruption in the brain’s blood supply. It occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to part of the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke). This also happens when a blood vessel ruptures, causing internal bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini-stroke,” results from a temporary blockage lasting a few minutes.
Vata Dosha Causes Stroke
In Ayurveda, stroke is understood as a neurological disorder resulting from an imbalance of Vata dosha, leading to weakness or paralysis, typically on one side of the body. Ayurvedic management focuses on restoring balance through preventive, detoxifying, and restorative therapies. This improves circulation, nerve function, and overall vitality.
Multiple studies indicate the effectiveness of Homoeopathy as an adjuvant therapy in stroke management. Further, it improves neurological outcomes, motor recovery, and post-stroke quality of life.
The Ministry of Ayush highlights that various Ayush systems provide distinctive and complementary approaches. These help in prevention, management, and post-stroke rehabilitation, aiming at both physical and neurological recovery.
