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A 47-year-old male patient complained of a reddish, painful rash with itching in and around the left ear associated with facial paralysis and impaired hearing on the same side for 1 week. He had a sudden onset of fever followed by the appearance of red rashes. So he consulted an allopathic doctor and took modern medications. He now developed severe pain and a burning sensation on the left side of his face, making it difficult to lie on the bed on his left side. The symptoms were progressive in nature. So he consulted Dr Pervaje who made the biomedical diagnosis based on clinical examination as Post herpes facial palsy. The Ayurvedic diagnosis was Pitta samavita vataja ardita. The line of treatment was pitta hara cikitsa, shodhana and kevala vata shamana cikitsa to address the condition. After 2 weeks of standalone ayurvedic treatment, rashes disappeared, pain reduced, and the angle of the mouth became normal. The patient got complete relief from his symptoms and could lead a normal life.