MMP9 and ischemic stroke: Inhibition of gelatinases (MMP-9) Therapeutically active in ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke (Zahiruddin et al., 2020).Ayurveda views hemiplegia as a clinical entity, “Pakshaghata,” grouped under “Vatavyadhi.” The central role of Ayurveda lies during the time of stroke rehabilitation.