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     <li style="font-weight:bold">Rasa aushadhi: <span style="font-weight:normal">Smritisagar rasa [Yogratnakar, Apasamara Chikitsa], Unmadagajankusha rasa [Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Unmada Rogadhikar] According to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the nervous system is governed by [[Vata dosha]]. An imbalance of [[Vata dosha|Vata Dosha]] leads to poor mental alertness. These drugs alone or in combination helps to improve mental alertness when used on a regular basis. Some evidence based published research works are: </span></li>

     <li style="font-weight:bold">Rasa aushadhi: <span style="font-weight:normal">Smritisagar rasa [Yogratnakar, Apasamara Chikitsa], Unmadagajankusha rasa [Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Unmada Rogadhikar] According to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the nervous system is governed by [[Vata dosha]]. An imbalance of [[Vata dosha|Vata Dosha]] leads to poor mental alertness. These drugs alone or in combination helps to improve mental alertness when used on a regular basis. Some evidence based published research works are: </span></li>

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<li>A clinical study on effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression by Dr. Yogesh S. Deole, H.M. Chandola.<ref name="ref9">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353910690_AYURVEDIC_MEDICINAL_IMPORTANCE_OF_SHANKHPUSHPI_CONVOLVULUS_PLURICAULIS_POTENTAIL_COGNITION_BOOSTING_HERB </ref></li>

<li>A clinical study on effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression by Dr. Yogesh S. Deole, H.M. Chandola.<ref name="ref9">Deole Yogesh S, Chandola H M. A Clinical Study on Effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression. Ayu. 29 (4),2008: Available from https://www.ayujournal.org/citation.asp?issn=0974-8520;year=2008;volume=29;issue=4;spage=207;epage=214;aulast=Deole;type=0;aid=Ayu_2008_29_4_207_68757</ref></li>

<li>Ayurvedic Medical importance of Shankhapushpi: potential cognition boosting herb by Shifali Thakur, Hemlata Kaurav.<ref name="ref10">https://www.ayujournal.org/article.asp?issn=09748520;year=2008;volume=29;issue=4;spage=207;epage=214;aulast=Deole;type=0 </ref></li></ul></ul>

<li>Ayurvedic Medical importance of Shankhapushpi: potential cognition boosting herb by Shifali Thakur, Hemlata Kaurav.<ref name="ref10"> Thakur Shifali, Kurav H. available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353910690_AYURVEDIC_MEDICINAL_IMPORTANCE_OF_SHANKHPUSHPI_CONVOLVULUS_PLURICAULIS_POTENTAIL_COGNITION_BOOSTING_HERB</ref></li></ul></ul>

     <li style="font-weight:bold">[[Shodhana|Shodhana]] (purification procedures): <span style="font-weight:normal">Removal of the aggravated [[Dosha|dosha]] ultimately leads to a state of equilibrium in the [[Sharira|body]], as the vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] can worsen the functioning of [[Triguna|triguna]]. [[Panchakarma|Panchakarma]] procedures like [[Vamana|vamana]], [[Virechana|virechana]], [[Nasya|nasya]], [[Asthapana basti|niruha]], [[Anuvasana|anuvasana]] are mentioned for treating mental illness. [Ch. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/61] </span></li></ol>

     <li style="font-weight:bold">[[Shodhana|Shodhana]] (purification procedures): <span style="font-weight:normal">Removal of the aggravated [[Dosha|dosha]] ultimately leads to a state of equilibrium in the [[Sharira|body]], as the vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] can worsen the functioning of [[Triguna|triguna]]. [[Panchakarma|Panchakarma]] procedures like [[Vamana|vamana]], [[Virechana|virechana]], [[Nasya|nasya]], [[Asthapana basti|niruha]], [[Anuvasana|anuvasana]] are mentioned for treating mental illness. [Ch. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/61] </span></li></ol>

     <li style="font-weight:bold">Naisthiki chikitsa: <span style="font-weight:normal">Eliminating upadha (ambitions) and desires, which are the leading cause of mental illness, is the most important measure. Elimination of cravings leads to the eradication of all the [[Vyadhi|diseases]] which are associated with the [[Manas|mind]]. This is the ultimate treatment process. </span></li>

     <li style="font-weight:bold">Naisthiki chikitsa: <span style="font-weight:normal">Eliminating upadha (ambitions) and desires, which are the leading cause of mental illness, is the most important measure. Elimination of cravings leads to the eradication of all the [[Vyadhi|diseases]] which are associated with the [[Manas|mind]]. This is the ultimate treatment process. </span></li>