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Ardita is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja vikara where the deviation of face is main feature. It can be correlated to Bell’s palsy in allied science. Bell’s palsy is sudden, unilateral, lower motor neuron facial weakness. Various causes for facial nerve palsy are proposed those are Viral, Inflammatory, Bacterial, Vascular and Idiopathic. Upto 70% of cases get resolved by its own within 6 months, if it is left untreated leads to long term complications. In other Health System Bell’s Palsy is treated with steroids, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral and multivitamins, but results are not satisfactory and also steroids are having hazardous effect on health so for that reason, this study is conducted for better Ayurvedic management of Ardita and to get complete relief from disease. In present study 10 years old child presented with sudden onset of right side deviation of mouth, difficulty in closure of left upper eyelid, watering of left eye, dribbling of Saliva while having food and water since 3 days. By signs and symptoms it is diagnosed as Ardita. The treatment is given as per classical reference for Ardita roga i.e Navan Nasya, Ksheeradhuma, Panasa patra sweda, Netra Tarpana for 7 days along with oral medicine. Patient got 80% for relief soon after treatment and after First follow up there is 100% relief from the disease.