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Line 1,394: − + − + − A. Shakavarga (Vegetables)- Patola, brahmi, kakamachi vastuka, tanduliyaka, kushmanda.+ − B. Dhanyavarga (cereals/pulses):- Rakta shali, godhuma, mudga+ − C. Phala varga :- Draksha, panasa, matulunga, narikela, kapittha+ − D. Mamsavarga:- kurmamsa (tortoise meat)+ − E. Gorasvarga - Kshira, navnita (butter) ghrita (ghee)+ − F. Paniyavarga - drink/beverages gangambu (rain water) madya (alcohol) rasala (Sugar cane) Kulmasatarpana (gruel of kulmasa)+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − Satvavajaya: The methods of yuktivyapasraya treatment have been prescribed in the treatment of mental diseases. But in the derailment of manasika doshas, it is essential that the line of treatment of mental diseases should be specific and based on the theory of balancing the mental doshas (rajas and tamas). Taking into consideration all these factors, most probably in Ayurveda a separate classification of satvavajaya treatment has been specially mentioned. Caraka defines it as a mind control therapy in which stress will be laid on restraining the mind from unwholesome arthas (objects) . Certain techniques have been mentioned for this therapy. The inclusion of satvavajaya chikitsa, within these primary classifications of treatment of diseases, clearly indicates that this therapy of mano-nigraha was adopted in those days as a practical therapy to over come the psychological & psycho- somatic diseases. While describing the principles of treatment, Caraka prescribes the following methods of treatment for mental diseases: − 1. Jnana (knowledge of spiritual scriptures) 2. Vijnana (scientific knowledge) 3. Dhairya (sustaining courage in adverse conditions) 4. Smrti (good memories)5. Samadhi (meditation and contemplation). − In another reference, Caraka prescribes the following treatment for the mental diseases, which resembles the above lines of treatment − Trivarga anveshana: Contemplation of the three objectives of life- dharma, artha, and kama − Tadvidyaseva : Service of those who are well versed in the treatment of mental diseases. − Atmajnana : Self-realization. − 4. Kula-kala, desha, bala jnana: The knowledge about ones own self, country, family, age, vitality and ability. − Summary -
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##Brahmyadivarti
##Brahmyadivarti
##Kayasthadivarti
##Kayasthadivarti
#Others: 1. Pippalyadi pradhamana 2. Brahmi rasnadiyoga 3. Srugalyadiyoga 4. Siddharthakayoga 5. Shallakyadiagada 6. Krishnadyanjana 7. Darvyadianjana 8. Mahadhupa 9. Nimbadhatryadi dhupa 10. Marichadyanjana
#Others:
Pathya Apathya (Dietary Indications & contra indications): Pathya: It is said that he who suffers from unmada should maintain cleanliness and consume food and drink, that are relishing and easily digestible, the following articles have been recommended in unmada.
##Pippalyadi pradhamana
##Brahmi rasnadiyoga
##Srugalyadiyoga
##Siddharthakayoga
##Shallakyadiagada
##Krishnadyanjana
##Darvyadianjana
##Mahadhupa
##Nimbadhatryadi dhupa
##Marichadyanjana
==== ''Pathya Apathya'' (Dietary Indications and contraindications)====
===== ''Pathya'' =====
It is said that he who suffers from unmada should maintain cleanliness and consume food and drink, that are relishing and easily digestible, the following articles have been recommended in unmada:
#Shakavarga (Vegetables)- Patola, brahmi, kakamachi vastuka, tanduliyaka, kushmanda.
#Dhanyavarga (cereals/pulses):- Rakta shali, godhuma, mudga
#Phala varga :- Draksha, panasa, matulunga, narikela, kapittha
#Mamsavarga:- kurmamsa (tortoise meat)
#Gorasvarga - Kshira, navnita (butter) ghrita (ghee)
#Paniyavarga - drink/beverages gangambu (rain water) madya (alcohol) rasala (Sugar cane) Kulmasatarpana (gruel of kulmasa)
===== ''Satvavajaya'' =====
The methods of yuktivyapasraya treatment have been prescribed in the treatment of mental diseases. But in the derailment of manasika doshas, it is essential that the line of treatment of mental diseases should be specific and based on the theory of balancing the mental doshas (rajas and tamas). Taking into consideration all these factors, most probably in Ayurveda a separate classification of satvavajaya treatment has been specially mentioned. Charaka defines it as a mind control therapy in which stress will be laid on restraining the mind from unwholesome arthas (objects). Certain techniques have been mentioned for this therapy.
The inclusion of satvavajaya chikitsa, within these primary classifications of treatment of diseases, clearly indicates that this therapy of mano-nigraha was adopted in those days as a practical therapy to over come the psychological and psychosomatic diseases. While describing the principles of treatment, Charaka prescribes the following methods of treatment for mental diseases:
#Jnana (knowledge of spiritual scriptures)
#Vijnana (scientific knowledge)
#Dhairya (sustaining courage in adverse conditions)
#Smrti (good memories)
#Samadhi (meditation and contemplation).
In another reference, Charaka prescribes the following treatment for the mental diseases, which resembles the above lines of treatment:
#Trivarga anveshana: Contemplation of the three objectives of life- dharma, artha, and kama
#Tadvidyaseva : Service of those who are well versed in the treatment of mental diseases.
#Atmajnana : Self-realization.
#Kula-kala, desha, bala jnana: The knowledge about ones own self, country, family, age, vitality and ability.
==== Summary ====
Manovahasrotas can be understood as the channels conducting various factors that regulate behavior. Vitiation of these srotas at different levels produce abnormal behavioral patterns thereby bringing about the psychological & behavioural symptoms of unmada vis-à-vis psychosis. A number of formulations, treatment modalities, procedures and therapeutic techniques have been described with predominance of lipid predominant dosage forms esp. ghritas & tailas, which seems to be so formulated as to exert maximum effect on neural tissue by increasing bio-availability of formulation by increased ability to cross blood –brain barrier. All the preventive measures mentioned by Acaryas are aimed at bestowing relaxation and mental balance, which are the basic prerequisites of a sound mind. It may be mentioned here that sharira shuddhi is needed before attaining manasika shuddhi.
Manovahasrotas can be understood as the channels conducting various factors that regulate behavior. Vitiation of these srotas at different levels produce abnormal behavioral patterns thereby bringing about the psychological & behavioural symptoms of unmada vis-à-vis psychosis. A number of formulations, treatment modalities, procedures and therapeutic techniques have been described with predominance of lipid predominant dosage forms esp. ghritas & tailas, which seems to be so formulated as to exert maximum effect on neural tissue by increasing bio-availability of formulation by increased ability to cross blood –brain barrier. All the preventive measures mentioned by Acaryas are aimed at bestowing relaxation and mental balance, which are the basic prerequisites of a sound mind. It may be mentioned here that sharira shuddhi is needed before attaining manasika shuddhi.
The nourishing medhya medications described are particularly relevant to our times when we are forced to battle continuously against stress and strain. Need of the hour is to find practically useful formulations and treatment procedures, scrutinize them thoroughly, which would help to effectively treat the psychotic states. It may not be exaggartion to say that unmada is the only disease entity in the entire classical Ayurvedic literature where such a comprehensive management has been described and almost all the prevailing methods & forms of therapy have been used hand in hand .
The nourishing medhya medications described are particularly relevant to our times when we are forced to battle continuously against stress and strain. Need of the hour is to find practically useful formulations and treatment procedures, scrutinize them thoroughly, which would help to effectively treat the psychotic states. It may not be exaggartion to say that unmada is the only disease entity in the entire classical Ayurvedic literature where such a comprehensive management has been described and almost all the prevailing methods & forms of therapy have been used hand in hand .