Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structures innervated by the facial nerve. The pathway of the facial nerve is long and relatively convoluted, and so there are a number of causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis. The most common is Bell's palsy, an idiopathic disease that may only be diagnosed by exclusion.

Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structures innervated by the facial nerve. The pathway of the facial nerve is long and relatively convoluted, and so there are a number of causes that may result in facial nerve paralysis. The most common is Bell's palsy, an idiopathic disease that may only be diagnosed by exclusion.

Facial paralysis is almost always caused by:

•    Damage or swelling of the facial nerve, which carries signals from the brain to the muscles of the face
•    Damage to the area of the brain that sends signals to the muscles of the face
•    In people who are otherwise healthy, facial paralysis is often due to Bell's palsy, a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed.
•    Stroke may cause facial paralysis. With a stroke, other muscles on one side of the body may also be involved.
•    Facial paralysis that is due to a brain tumor usually develops slowly and causes headaches, seizures, or hearing loss.

Ayurveda which is a proven form medication  has both internal and external medicines which are highly beneficial to treat this condition of the facial nerves.

Internal medicines

The internal medicines include herbal decoctions which reduces the inflammation, special tablets, pastes, (clarified butter )ghee preparations which can pierce the blood brain barrier and increase the regeneration.

External treatment

The external treatment mainly increases the muscle tone,power,and blood circulation leading to increased muscle activity Thala,,Nasya, Sirodhara, Ksheeradhara, Pichu, Sirovasti, Ksheeradhooma, Lepana, Medhya Rasayanas, and rehabilitation therapy.

Ayurveda works best when you first discover that you have this condition and get it treated immediately.