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Parkinson's disease is a progressive degenerative neurological disorder which mainly affects the motor system of body and it is characterized by resting tremors, slowness of movements, rigidity, gait disturbances/postural instability. It is correlated with Kampavata [Disease associated with tremors in body] in Ayurveda, as it is characterized by Sarvanga Kampa / Shiro Kampa [tremors all over body or tremors in head]. It is a Vata Vyadhi which occurs due to pathological increase of Chala Guna of Vata. Treatment consists of both internal and external administration of different forms aimed to reverse pathology of Vata imbalance. Here, a case of 67 years male patient presented with tremors in both hands and neck, unable to walk without support since 6 years. Patient was treated with Panchakarma therapies; like Sarvanga Abhyanga, [External oil massage] Bashpa Sweda, [sudation therapy] , Shiro Pichu [Oil soaked cotton pad putting on head] and Shamana Aushadhis like Tab Vatavidhwansa Rasa, Kapikachu Beeja Choorna [Mucuna pruriens], Ashwagandha Choorna, [Withamnia somnifera] for 1 month. The patient got remarkable relief in symptoms with above Panchakarma and Ayurveda medicines.