Ayurvedic Treatment of Psychosis
Introduction
Mental health is equally important as physical health. Lack of good mental health creates the adverse effects on physical health. It is well said the good mental health helps us to enjoy life in an appropriate way. Today’s life style, hectic schedule and pressure of society are responsible for mental disorders.
Ayurveda and Mental Health
Ayurveda describes the mental health as a state of mental, spiritual and intellectual wellbeing. Ayurveda is a holistic approach for the treatment of diseases that helps to integrate the mind, body and soul.
Bottom line of this article is psychosis which is also a mental disorder. Psychosis is characterized by hallucination in vision, hearing, smelling and tasting etc.
Symptoms of Psychosis
- Depression.
- Anxiety
- Lack of concentration.
- Cut off from family and friends.
- Hallucinations.
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Sleeping problems like sleeping too much or sometimes waking up all the night.
- Lack of spontaneity.
- Disorganized speech like answering the question that does not make any sense or slipping off topics.
- Behaviour problem like wearing odd clothes which are not according to weather.
- Problems in performing daily activities like cooking or self care.
Note – It is mandatory to see a doctor if one is experiencing these symptoms.
Cause of Psychosis in Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, there are three energies vata, pitta and kapha which are responsible for a healthy body. Imbalance in any of three energies results in the health complications. Psychosis occurs due to imbalance of psychic energies – sattva, raja and tama in connection with imbalance of physical energies which are vata, pitta and kapha. Psychosis is the result of delusions, indulgence of negative emotions like anger and hatred. Psychosis is called Unmad in Ayurveda.
There are various herbs present in Ayurveda like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mulethi (Glycerrhiza glabra),Vacha (Acorus calamus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Ajmoda (Carum roxburghianum), Shwet jeerak (Cuminum cyminum), Krishna jeerak (Carum carvi),Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pipali (Piper longum) and Patha (Cissampelos pareira) which are quite beneficial to manage the problem of psychosis and supports the good brain health.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Psychosis is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Psychosis yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other mental related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Psychosis is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Psychosis
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Psychosis is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
We can really help you out of the issue!
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