Ayurvedic Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Herbal Remedies
- September 28, 2016
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Best Herbal Remedies for OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) refers to multiple repetition of a particular behavior. An obsession is defined as the repeated unwanted thought or urge whereas a compulsion is defined as the repetitive activity that one feels to do. It is a mental health condition where an individual has obsessive musings and compulsive conduct. With OCD, one feels that the obsessions are not reasonable and try to ignore or stop them. This then increases the distress and anxiety. An ayurvedic treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an ancient vedic technique that can successfully cure OCD. It is a natural holistic form of treatment that has no side-effects, because it utilizes holistic methods which are known to be very effective in treating mild to moderate mental disorders. Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre offers best ayurvedic medicine for OCD.
OCD often begins in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. It can destroy a person’s capacity to function properly at work or even lead a comfortable existence in the home.
What is OCD CAUSES?
- Organic, hereditary and ecological factors
- Due to certain bacterial contaminations like that in streptococcal infection
- Due to head damage
- Trauma
- Lack of serotonin level
- Weak immune system
What is OCD SYMPTOMS?
- Feeling of compelling strain and trouble
- Anxiety
- Repeated unwanted ideas
- Fear of contamination
- Aggressive impulses
- Persistent sexual thoughts
- Thoughts that you might cause harm to others or thoughts like you might be harmed
- Constant checking or counting something
- Repeated cleaning of one or more items
- Repeated washing of hands
- Constant checking of stove and door locks
- Repeatedly arranging the items in a certain way
What is OCD Treatment in Ayurveda According Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre
Know about OCD Treatment in Ayurveda at Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre. In Ayurveda, OCD is related with the Atatva Abhinivesha. Atatva Abhinivesha is mainly caused due to vata dosha imbalance. Vata dosha gets aggravated due to intake of polluted food and beverages, suppression of natural urges, excess intake of cold and warm unctuous and dry eatables irrespective of combinations and fearful situations. In individuals with poor mental ability, vitiated vata dosha combines with the raja and tama dosha and thereafter resides in the hridya vitiating mana and buddhi. As a result the mind gets weakened and the person loses the ability to recognize good and bad, wholesome and unwholesome, truth and myth. When such condition persists for a longer period of time, this is known as Obsessive compulsive disorder.
Line of treatment of Atatva Abhinivesha or as per Ayurveda:-
- Avoiding the causative factors
- Curbing aggravated prana vayu and increasing the satva guna
- Administrating Rasayana Oushadis
- Intake of wholesome food and habits
- Practicing meditation, yoga and pranayama
Panchakarma therapies advised in OCD are:-
- Nasya or inhalation therapy
- Shirodhara
- Takradhara
- Shiroabhyanga
- Anuvasana Vasti
- Niruha Vasti
- Vaman and Virechan
Single ayurvedic herbs in OCD:-
- Ashwagandha
- Brahmi
- Shankhpushpi
- Mandukparni
- Jyotishmati
- Tagar
- Tulsi
- Vacha
- Yashtimadhu
- Kushmand
- Jatamansi
- Sarpagandha
Ayurvedic Medicine recommended in OCD are:-
- Ashwagandha Churna
- Tagaradi Churna
- Brahmi Vati
- Brahma Rasayana
- Vacha Churna
- Manas Mitra Vati
- Panchgavya Ghrit
- Saraswatarishta
- Smriti Sagar Rasa
- Brodley Syrup
Natural Remedies for OCD
- Have atleast 7-8 hours sleep. This helps in relaxing the mind. A calm mind helps to relieve anxiety and stress.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol intake and drug use.
- Practice yoga, meditation and do pranayama.
- Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy products in your diet
- Avoid intake of caffeinated products like tea, coffee and chocolates.
- Practice deep breathing and other relaxation techniques
- Have warm baths to relax the mind and body.
HERBAL REMEDIES OF OCD | Ayurvedic Tips of OCD
- Soak 10-15 almonds in the night. Blanche and grind them to prepare a fine paste. Heat two teaspoons of pure ghee and roast the paste in it for five minutes. Add some sugar to this and eat it every day. Almonds help in nourishing the brain and maintain the health of the nervous system.
- Eat some walnuts in the early morning as walnuts are rich in essential fatty acids that corrects the imbalance in the brain. Walnuts are rich in magnesium and calcium that help in relaxing the muscles of the brain and improve its functions.
- Soak three teaspoons of poppy seeds overnight. In the morning grind them to a fine paste and eat. Poppy seeds relax the mind, relieves depression, enhances the thought processes, nourishes the mind and body by promoting sound sleep.
FAQ :
Question 1. Can OCD be cured by Ashwagandha?
Answer : Can Ashwagandha cure obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? According to this new research, the answer is YES. In this study, thirty individuals with OCD were treated with SSRIs (a common off-the-shelf medication used to treat OCD) along with either 900mg or 1800mg of high-potency ashwagandha root extract daily for 12 weeks. The primary outcome of the study was the change in mean Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) total score from baseline to end point.
Questions 2. How do I get rid of OCD permanently?
Answer :Cognitive behavioral therapy, specifically an approach known as exposure therapy, is the most common type of treatment for OCD. Exactly how it works is not well-known, but one theory holds that OCD is caused by a chemical imbalance in the area of the brain responsible for planning and carrying out actions. ERP involves exposing yourself to objects or situations that make you feel anxious, and preventing yourself from carrying out your usual compulsive behaviors.
Questions 3. Is OCD curable naturally?
Answer : Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which you have unwanted and repeated thoughts or behaviors that make you feel driven to do something. You might have been told that OCD goes away on its own and doesn’t need treatment or that it can be cured with medication. Here’s what the latest research says about treatment for OCD.
Questions 4. What foods help with OCD?
Answer : Nuts and seeds like peanut butter, almonds, and pumpkin seeds are packed with healthy fats and protein, which are great for keeping you balanced when you’re anxious and panicky. Protein like eggs, beans, and meat help you stay fueled up slowly for longer. And complex carbs like fruits, veggies, and whole grains help keep your blood sugar levels steady and take longer to digest, so they won’t cause an energy crash later on.
Questions 5. can ayurveda cure ocd?
Answer : Ocd disorders are debilitating, which can restrict people from leading a normal life due to the severe restrictions on one’s activities. The symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder go from being very mild to very severe, disrupting work and social activities. The treatment of OCD is based on the person’s age and sex as well as psychological make-up. Ayurveda recommends Herbal and Natural Remedies for OCD, like Boerhaavia diffusa (Borax amarum) and Cow’s ghee to control the aggravated vata dosha and pitta dosha respectively.
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