HOW MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
- July 5, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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- The perfect balance of mind, body and soul is taken into account as complete health in Ayurveda
- Even Ayurveda emphasizes its treatment modalities into three parts Satwawajay Chikitsa, Yuktivyapashray and Daivyapashray Chikitsa
- Ayurveda stands by its definition of health, during which a healthy mind plays a crucial role. Being a holistic science ayurveda explores the symbiotic relationship among the mind, body, soul, the senses and their workings. It approaches psychological state within the following way:
- With the rapidly growing incidences of psychological state disorders, it’s critical to seek out a side-effects free and permanent solution for effective mental healthcare. Ayurveda provides an ideal preventive option for pretty much every kind of mental disorders safely and effectively
- The soul may be a constitution of the mind, body, soul and senses, also called Manas, Sarira, Atma and Indriya respectively. This includes psychological senses (Gyanendriya) and physical organs (Karmendriya)
- Manas could be a constitution of three operational qualities: Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Also called gunas, these define the character or tatva of an individual. Satva guna is an amalgamation of all things good – self-control, knowledge, power to work out right and wrong in life. The qualities of Rajas guna are to be in motion, violent, envious, authoritative, desirous and confused. The characteristics of Tamas are being dull, inactive, lazy, sleepy or drowsy. Of those gunas, Rajas and Tamas are referred as Manodoshas. The imbalance of Satva, Rajas and Tamas are to blame for psychopathy, referred to as Manovikara.
- The body, which is believed to be formed from nature is comprised of three psycho-biological elements: Vata (air element), Pitta (fire element) and Kapha (earth element). These elements also are called the tridoshas tridoshas are essentially negative in nature, (in Sanskrit, dosha means fault) but they’re actually protecting the body when the three doshas go awey, they attack the body and cause illness to either one part within the body or the entire. This also affects the mind, causing mental disturbances and even illness. Therefore, the treatment in ayurveda focuses on treating both the mental state and physical because they’re inter-related.
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NEUROPROTECTIVE HERBS:
These herbs are called Rasayana in Ayurvedic terms:
- Rasayan are herbs that help to normalize the complete metabolism of the body. Therefore, they create relief in multiple health conditions, with none side effects.
- All Ayurvedic herbs or herbal combinations have a novel blend that balances all the metabolic functions, rather than creating side effects.
- Ayurveda also contains a sub-category of Rasayana that’s called medhya these herbs are excellent effect on overall brain functions
- Ayurvedic neuroprotective herbs can play a big preventive role in mental healthcare. Besides, their side effects free and non-addictive impact on the body makes them a secure and practical option for prevention of even severe mental disorders like dementia, anxiety, chronic stress, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc.
THESE HERBS ARE:
BRAHMI:
- Brahmi contain powerful antioxidants that help to forestall early neurodegeneration and enhance overall nervous health
- Brahmi also helps to scale back chronic inflammation. it’s immensely effective within the prevention of severe mental disorders
ASHWAGANDHA:
- The neuroprotective function of Ashwagandha is specifically visible in cases of stress, depression, and anxiety
- It helps to lower the strain hormone and protects the hormonal balance within the body
- Ashwagandha protects not only the systema nervosum but the whole body from the degenerative effects of stress.
SHANKHAPUSHPI:
- Shankhapushpi is additionally called Sarasvati (goddess of wisdom) in Ayurveda it’s capacity to enhance concentration and memory shankhapushpi may be a complete brain tonic that protects the neurons and enhances overall brain functioning
- It works on the parasympathetic system and brings a natural anti-stress effect on the body
- it relaxes body the body and also the brain
- Its natural sedative action effective concentration improvement and helpful within the prevention of mental disorders like dementia
- It has relaxing effect helps in anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, insomnia and other stress-related disorders.
JATAMANSI:
- Stress is that the major cause for ninety-nine percent of mental disorders. That’s why stress relief is that the very foundation for effective relief from any mental disorders.
- The natural sedative action of Jatamansi sets it other than all other neuroprotective herbs
- Jatamansi isn’t a habit-forming herb. :.
- It brings multiple side benefits – like natural liver and digestive detox, enhanced cardiac function, improved appetite, relief from skin disorders, etc.
JYOTISHMATI:
- Another excellent Ayurvedic cognitive enhancer is Jyotishmati. The name Jyotishmati (the one that brings the sunshine of wisdom) accentuates its efficacy as a natural cognitive enhancer. Multiple scientific studies have proved the superb anti-oxidant and anti-nociceptive effects of Jyotishmati.
- Its antioxidant effect helps to guard the neurons from chronic inflammation and early death. At the identical time, its anti-nociceptive action prevents nervous hyperactivity.
- Jyotishmati is additionally a natural analgesic that helps in pain relief.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.
Article by Dr. Karanvir Singh (M.D in AYURVEDA, PANCHAKARMA FAGE) and reviewed by Vaidya Jagjit Singh (B.A.M.S)