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In today’s discussion, Dr. Audrey Siow updates the Athreya Practitioner’s Forum on a challenging case of HANU GRAHA (Lockjaw). After 10 months of total jaw immobility, the Rogi (Patient) is experiencing secondary conditions of PANDU (Anemia) and KARSHYA (Weight loss).

We determined that his condition was triggered by excessively increased VATA and MANO VIKARA (Psychological factors) though he has mobility in the MARMA, ASTHI, and SANDHI MARGA (Marma points, Bone, and Joint pathway). His CHIKITSA (Treatment) includes Vata-expelling SHIROVIRECHANA (Internal head and neck cleansing) and PINDA SWEDA (Herbal bolus treatment) -  as well as herbal recommendations to target MAMSA (Muscle), ASTHI (Bone), and MARMA health. Lastly, we recommend a GRITHA (Herbal ghee) for MEDHYA (Mental) support.

This episode also features a discussion of MARMA POINTS affecting the neck and jaw.

April 16, 2024 | 61 minutes.
By Vaidya. Jay Parla.