Patient Story – Ritu, Suffering from Anxiety

A patient Ritu 40 years old female from Sonipat visit our clinic (CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE) with her family. She has a tensed face with restlessness and difficulty in telling her history of illness . Her husband tell her history that the problem started 2 years back when she suddenly had insomnia problem . She firstly didn’t understand why the problem of insomnia started which make her tensed and restless . After a week of problem she visit the nearby hospital for treatment and the doctor after examination and hearing all her history started her on some sedative . After taking the medication her sleep increase and she feel lazy during day time also . She again visit the doctor tell all her problem after which he decrease the dose of sedative so that her sleep could become normal . But as soon as the dose of sedative decrease she again feel the complaint of disturbed sleep and restlessness . The family then take her to another hospital and consult the doctor after hearing all her history and seeing her reports the doctor advise them to consult a psychiatrist for her problem , for which the family doesn’t get ready and ask the doctor to write prescription.

They took medication for a month but with no relief but her condition worsen day by day . They then decide to visit the psychiatrist for her problem and visit the hospital . The doctor then told them about her anxiety disorder and make counselling of the patient along with the medication . She took medication for 3 months along with counselling season and got some relief but doesn’t get fully cured . She due to anxiety medication develop many side effect like trembling of hands , hair fall , loss of confidence and become depressed . 

They then search on internet about the treatment of anxiety and came to know about ayurvedic treatment and panchakarma therapies for the same . They through internet came to know about Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre and contact the doctor on phone . After hearing all the history of the patient and seeing all her report the doctor told them about ayurvedic treatment and panchakarma therapies for the same . After getting satisfactory response on phone they decide to visit our clinic . After hearing the history of patient and seeing all her report Vaidya Karanvir Singh tell the family that she will get completely cured with the medication and the panchakarma therapy . They become so happy and decide to take treatment along with panchkarma therapies . After completion of panchakarma therapies and medication for 2 weeks she got 80% cured . They took the medication for a month which are herbal products and with no side effects . 

TREATMENT GIVEN TO THE PATIENT :-

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 act as a mind relaxant. It is the best Ayurvedic medicine for anxiety. 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 the retention power

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

2. Tagaradi Churna:

Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) is the main ingredient used for the preparation of this churna. This churna is very beneficial in neurological, psychological, and digestive disorders. In low dosage, it calms the mind, strengthens the nerves, and prevents convulsions. It improves the strength of the heart muscles and helps in reducing the blood pressure. It is the best Vata and Kapha pacifier churna. Tagaradi churna improves the quality of sleep and induces sound sleep. It elevates the mood and helps the patients in reducing stress and mood disorders. It is the best Ayurvedic treatment for anxiety.

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

3. Rasayan Vati:

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which is the best tablet in anxiety 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 provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Brahmi Capsule:

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is considered the best anti- anxiety medicine and the best herb for neurological disorders. In the preparation of Brahmi vati the main ingredient is Brahmi that makes coordination between the neurons and supports mental clarity. These herbal tablets maintain the overall activity of the brain, relieve stress, and relax the mind.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

5. Brain relaxant churna:

This churna is a pure Ayurvedic preparation that contains Amla (Emlica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha gandhak, Lauha bhasma, etc. It is mainly used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, speech problems, to improve intelligence and also beneficial in sleep disturbances, panic attacks, phobia, and relieves stress. It is one of the best Ayurvedic medicines for depression.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablespoonful twice daily.

6. Stress care tablet:

Stress care tablets are pure herbal formulation considered as best Ayurvedic tablet for stress prepared from ingredients like Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostacys jatamansi). The herbs used for the formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-depressant, & immune-modulator properties. These herbal tablets give good results in Stress, Depression, Anxiety, All neurological disorders, Increases intelligence, and Improves memory.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

7 SHIRODHARA :

In Ayurveda, Shirodhara is a classic therapy which includes pouring of warm herbal oil on the forehead in a continuous stream. The term Shirodhara comes from two words “Shiro” meaning ‘head’ and “Dhara” meaning ‘stream’ that is considered as Bahiparimarjanachikitsa, or external treatments in Ayurveda.

Procedure –Shirodhara treatment begins with Abhyangam. The person has to lie down on the table with closed eyes and relax the body. Before starting the treatment, eyes and ears should be covered with clean cotton to prevent the entrance of oil in eyes and ears. The procedure starts with the pouring of about 2 liters lukewarm oil continuously as a stream on to the forehead in an oscillating manner. The time duration of Shirodhara may extend 45-1 hour depending upon the condition of a patient.The therapist may also give a mild Shiroabhyanga during this procedure. After completion of the procedure, the head washed with lukewarm water and remove the cotton from the eyes and ears and clean that area with a clean cloth. The patient should be advised to avoid dust, sunlight, cold, wind for a short while.