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INTRODUCTION: Diffuse Axonal Injury(DAI) is a severe form of Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) characterized by widespread damage to axons. While conventional treatments aim to manage acute symptoms, there is limited focus on addressing residual neurological deficits in the long term. In Ayurveda, TBI corresponds to Shiro-marma Abhigata and one among the Nidana of Vata Vyadhi. MATERIALS AND METHOD: This case study was conducted on a 28-year-old female patient who met with a road traffic accident resulting in DAI and severe head injury four years earlier. Since the neurological deficits persisted, the patient underwent a 27-day Ayurvedic treatment which included internal medications and Panchakarma procedures. RESULTS: The functional Independence Measurement(FIM) tool was used for the assessment. The patient improved her cognitive function, motor skills, and emotional well-being throughout the treatment. The FMI score recorded at the baseline and the end of the treatment showed a remarkable difference of 23 units thus improving the patient's QOL. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Therapeutic procedures such as Mrudhni taila, Madhutailika Basti, and internal medications effectively manage such disabilities. This study highlights the potential of Ayurvedic medicine as an effective and safe integrative approach for palliative management of the residual symptoms due to DAI such as tremors, memory loss, imbalance, and weakness. Thus, personalized and holistic methods of Ayurveda offer a promising avenue for improving the quality of life in individuals with neurological impairments.