AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR DEMENTIA

INTRODUCTION-

Dementia is a progressive and chronic syndrome involving decline in cognitive funtctions which is not to be considered as symptoms of normal ageing.

Ayurvedic view-

Ayurvedid view for dementia is disturbance and imbalance in the three doshas of the body vata, pitta and kapha.

Vata has considerable role in dementia. In Ayurveda, dementia can be compared to smruti-nasha/loss of memory.

CAUSES OF DEMENTIA-

• Dementia is more frequent with increasing age.
• Dementia is caused by degeneration of nerve cells in brain, the nerve cells die more quickly than in case of normal ageing.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA-

• Inappropriate behavior
• Aggression
• Depression
• Sleep problems
• Repetitive questioning
• Problems in dealing with money
• Apathy
• Agitation
• Psychosis

RISK FACTORS –

• Vitamin and nutritional deficiencies
• Sleep disturbances
• Lack of exercise
• Excessive use of alcohol
• Cardiovascular risk factors
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Air pollution
• Head injuries

HOW TO PREVENT DEMENTIA-

• Keep your mind active 
• Be physically and socially active 
• Avoid smoking
• Get enough vitamins
• Maintain a healthy diet
• Get good quality sleep
• Treat hearing problems
• Manage cardiovascular risk factors

NATURAL BEST HERBS FOR DEMENTIA-

Ayurvedic medicinal herbs modulate the neuro-endocrine-immune systems and are also rich sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

ASHWAGANDHA (Withaniasomnifera) –

• Accumulation of beta-amyloid peptide, a brain protein, disrupts the communication between the brain cells and kills them, thus leading to dementia. 
• Intake of Ashwagandha reduces the accumulation of beta-amyloid peptide in the brain and reduces the death of the brain cells.
• Withaniasomnifera provides overall nourishment and rejuvenation.
• Ashwagandha repairs and inhibit degeneration of brain cells.
  It prevents and reverses the degeneration of brain cells which leading to dementia. 
• Ashwagandha also promotes the growth of the brain cells, which improves memory.

SHANKHPUSHPI (Convolvulus pluricaulis)-

• Shankhpushpi extract may reduce biological markers of dementia disorder.
• Shankhini pacifies Tridoshas, i.e. theVata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha( water) doshas and works more on Vata and Pitta doshas.
• Shankhpushpiis a potent brain tonic andpowerful   memory booster that improves intelligence and functioning of the brain. 
• It also helps in enhancing concentration, learning capabilities, mental fatigue, insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, etc.

BRAHMI (Bacopamonnieri)-

• Brahmi soothes and nourishes the cerebellum thus promoting memory and intellectual ability, calms the mind and improves concentration.
• It isvery effective in epilepsy, weakening of memory or dementia and insanity.
• Brahmihas cooling effect on the body and mind 
• It decreases the levels of cortisol, which is responsible for strees, anxiety and dementia.
• Brahmi help ease the symptoms of demensia due to the presence of the amyloid compound in the neuron that is responsible for damaging the brain. 
• Brahmi helps inboosting your immunity naturally6nse time of our immune system against various diseases and ailments.
• The antioxidant property of brahmi inhibits beta amyloid induced degeneration of brain cells.
• It works as ananti-anxiety,tranquilizer,anti-depressant, and brain function enhancer.

TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)

• Curcuma longa is one of the most effective herb for improving memory and concentration power. 
• Turmeric has antioxidants, curcumin, and curcuminoids which reduce free radicals and degeneration of brain cells. 
• Turmeric also lowers inflammation of nerves, improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety and acts as a stress buster.

PANCHKARMA THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA-

Shirodhara-

• Shirodhara is a classical Ayurvedic procedure that creates profound relaxation of the mind and body.
• In this therapy the medicated oil is dripped on your forehead to keep you stress free.
• Shirodhara is done on the center of the forehead in an oscillating manner.
• shirodhara is deeply relaxing and revitalizes the central nervous system
• This therapy is highly effective in anxiety, depression, dementia, stress, insomnia, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, diabetic neuropathy, paralysis, hemiplegia etc.

Types of dhara–

• Tailadhara (medicated oil)
• Kwathadhara(herbal decoctions)
• Ksheeradhara(medicated milk) 
• Thakradhara (buttermilk) 
• Jaladhara(water or coconut water)

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1. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all acts as a mind relaxant. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases retention power

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

2. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress.

Recommended Dosage : Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Calm Sleep tablet:

CAC calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi, Abhrak Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, , Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Brahmi, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provides good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Detox Premium Powder:

This formulation act at the level of the nervous system and facilitate proper conduction of signal impulse from the nerves to the muscles. The powder contains – Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satva, Kamdudha ras, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Tal sindoor, etc. These ingredients balance all the Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). It provides relief in psychosis, helps in mental weakness like short temper, decreased the ability to think, improves the memory power, and reduces the calcium level that hampers the brain functions.

Recommended Dosage : Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.