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Background: Pakshaghaat, described in Ayurveda, resembles hemiplegia or cerebrovascular accident (stroke) in modern medicine. It occurs due to obstruction (Avarana) of Prana Vayu by aggravated Pitta, leading to neuromuscular dysfunction.Aim: To evaluate the role of Ayurvedic interventions, specifically Pitta Shamana Chikitsa and Prana Vayu Balya Chikitsa, in the management of Pakshaghaat (Pittavrita Prana).Methods: A 58-year-old female presented with facial deviation, slurred speech, and right-sided weakness. She was treated with Ayurvedic formulations (Suvarna Sutshekhar Rasa, Godanti Bhasma, Abhrak Bhasma, Mahayograj Guggulu) and Panchakarma procedures (Nasya, Shiropichu, Sarvanga Abhyanga, Pinda Sweda). Physiotherapy was also administered. Clinical assessments, MRI, cardiac evaluation, and lipid profile were performed before and after treatment.Results: Within 15 days of treatment, the patient's right upper limb muscle power improved from 3/5 to 5/5. Speech clarity was restored, and she regained daily functional abilities. MRI revealed ischemic pathology, while lipid profile and cardiac reports supported vascular involvement. Sustained recovery was observed after one month of continued therapies.Conclusion: Ayurvedic management using Shamana, Panchakarma, and supportive physiotherapy demonstrated significant improvement in neurological deficits of Pakshaghaat. An integrative approach may enhance recovery and quality of life in stroke patients.