Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. The condition is caused by breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles. The underlying defect is a decrease in the number of available acetylcholine receptors (AChRs) at neuro-muscular junctions due to an antibody mediated autoimmune attack.1 The most commonly affected mus-cles are those of the eyes, face and swallowing. The cause of this disease can be understood in view of Dhatavgnimaandhya, Vyana Vayu Vikriti. The present observation was conducted with an objective to find out the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in Myasthenia Gravis. Here is a case of 60 years old Hindu male who was diagnosed as Myasthenia Gravis (MG) reported with complaint of slurred speech, low pitch of voice, difficulty to open the mouth and to swallow food and difficulty in elevating right eyebrow since 6 months was registered in OPD of Panchakarma, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar. Considering the signs and symp-toms patient was treated on the line of Aavrita Vata Chikitsa, Sthanika Abhyanga with Bala Taila, Nasya with Anu Taila, Jihwa Pratisarana with Vacha Churna and Ghritapana before meal with Go Ghrita was administered. Treatment shows significant improvement in the symptoms without any side effects.
The essentiality of histo- and cytochemical studies of skeletal muscle in the investigation of neuromuscular disease