A very common problem now a day is mental disorder. It is a very general term
that covers all the problems that are related to our mind. These problems arise
when our mind is hit harshly by external and internal problem. These problems
are the facts that are consciously or subconsciously not acceptable to our mind.
This unwanted feeling of acceptance of the result of the given problem leads to
the creation of psychic disease, which is termed as mental disorder. Our bodys
mechanism is such that it tries to come in harmony by it self but if the person
is not able to come out of the problem that is prevailing, it leads to mental
sickness. This results in imbalance in mind; behavior, attitude, reactions,
tolerance, manners, actions and outlook or simply we can say the person becomes
abnormal in his day-to-day activities. These conditions can involve any person,
of any age, either of the two sexes, of any place and of any socioeconomic
background. Ayurveda has mentioned lot about mental disorders under the heading
UNNMAD.
Now two types of queries might be sticking your mind.
1. How to cure this mental sickness?
2. How to maintain stable state of mind that keeps us away from having these
problems?
Answer to your query is only one i.e. AYURVEDA and YOGA Basic principal on
which ayurveda was designed was how to maintain a health of a healthy person and
how to cure a diseased person. First of all I will mention about some urges
which person should adapt of a peaceful living as mentioned in ayurveda. These
are called dharniye Vega or the urges that should be adapted in life. These are:
- 1. Should not be greedy
2. Should not be afraid of any one
3. Should not be short tempered
4. Should not be jealous on anyones success.
5. Should not speak bad words to any one.
6. Should always be helpful to others.
There are certain herbs that are mentioned in ayurveda, which has wonderful
effects in treating mental disorders, and improve brains efficiency.
Some of those are mentioned below
1. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) Commonly known as Indian Pennywort is generally
found everywhere in India especially above 4000 ft. of height. This herb is most
extensively used in Indian system of medicine as brain tonic and stress
reliever. Due to its laghu (light) gunna (property), it is able to affect mind
very easily thus giving mind a nourishment to develop. It is considered to be
the nerve stimulant that helps in perceiving in better reflexes from brain. It
is considered to be a nerve-rejuvenating herb, which has been used by ayurvedic
practitioners un reluctantly since ages in any condition in which brain is found
affected or in psyche related disorders. Good results have also been found in
epilepsy attacks. Its action as non-sedative tranquilizer has made it a drug
that can be used in anxiety and hypertension. Whole plant part is used in
preparing medicines. Read more about
Brahmi http://www.morphemeremedies.com/brahmi.htm
2. Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) commonly called winter cherry is one of the
herbs that produce wonderful results in problems caused by vata disorders. Its
main function is to maintain the harmony of vata whether it aggravates or become
suppressed by effects of other dosha. Because of its ushan virya (hot potency)
it acts directly on unstable vata thereby helping vata to remain in stable
state. Thereby having good effect on nervous system, circulatory system as well
as joint related problems.
Ashwagandha plays major role in suppressing anxiety and hypertension. It has
proved very affective in relieving stress and stress related problems. It has
given wonderful results in joint pains and arthritic conditions. It has also
proven it worth in improving body immunity and bodies overall strength to fight
against the disease. It has also been found effective in treating weakness and
mental fatigue of the body. Good results in depression and other mental ailments
have also been seen. Plant part used is root. Read more about
Ashwagandha http://www.morphemeremedies.com/ashwagandha.htm
3. Memocare A rich mixture of herbs likes Brahmi, ashwagandha, mulethi, red
chandan and vacha. It blends of most powerful herbs that have time proven
results in promoting mental health and fighting against mental ailments. As
mentioned earlier ashwagandha and Brahmi has a great efficacy in treating mental
disorder along with it memocare contains mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), which is
sheet (cold) virya in property helps in improving mental strength and increase
mental alertness. It has been rated one of the best medya rasayan as mentioned
by charaka in his book charak samhita. Due to its property it has also been
found very effective in treating anxiety and hypertension. It has been found
effective in curbing depression and mind related problems. It has also been
found effective in treating headaches and rheumatoid arthritis. It also
possesses properties that lead to development of good quality of sperms. It has
been found useful in providing strength to our nervous system and thereby
helpful in countering nervous disorder. Being sheet virya in property it finds
use in skin related problems.
Plant part used is root. Along with mulethi it also contains Vacha (Acorus
calmus) commonly known, as sweet flag is an herb very much in use in India
presently by ayurvedic doctors. Its main property is of ushan virya that make is
kapha vata suppressor and pitta increaser. Its actions also possess the property
of pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. It is generally found in damp climatic
condition with the height of 6000 feet. Because of its property it is also known
for anti depressant and stress reliever. Moreover it is also consider good as
brain tonic. It improves general body condition and helps in marinating normal
mental structure. Plant part used is root and lower part of stem.
An ancient Indian system of preventive health care. (The name means
"knowledge of life.") According to this system, bodily health is
determined by three biological principles, called doshas: Vata, which
regulates movement; Pitta, which regulates metabolism; and Kapha, which
regulates structure.
Is from India, and is more than 5,000 years old. "Ayur" means life and
"Ved" means knowledge. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete
balance of the Body, Mind and spirit, including the emotions and
psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity,
rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise,
yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. ...
Ayurveda (आयुर्वेद Sanskrit: ayu—life; veda—knowledge of) or ayurvedic
medicine is a more than 2,000 year old comprehensive system of medicine
based on a holistic approach rooted in Vedic culture. Its conspicuous use
of the word veda, or knowledge, reveals its role in early Hinduism and
describes its hallowed place in India. Ayurveda also had a tradition of
surgery. ...
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