Facial Paralysis

The muscles of the face are supplied with nerves which control their actions. These nerves start from the brain and via the skull enter the different parts of the face. Sometimes the facial nerve may be compressed due to inflammation giving rise to paralysis of the facial muscles.
Causes
The cause is not known. It is often caused by exposure to cold wind and improper diet.
Signs & Symptoms
Initially the patient feels the face to be stiff and experiences difficulty in moving it. Taste on the affected side is sometimes affected. The patient cannot close his eyes completely and tears come out. There may be difficulty in eating food and drinking water.
Herbal Medicines
Garlic is good for paralysis.
Cow's ghee and butter milk are also taken daily as much as possible.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Vatagajankusha Ras 2 pills three times a day in acute cases takes good care. The pill should be crushed and mixed with honey.
Dashmularishta is very effective on the nervous system. 4 teaspoonfuls of it mixed with equal quantity of water is given twice daily till the symptoms subside.
Maha Narayana Taila is good for external massage.
Do's & Don'ts
The patient should avoid cold things like ice-cream, coca-cola, iced beer and alcoholic liquids.
He/she should not be exposed to rain or cold winds.
Proper care of eyes should be taken.