A case study on the management of alcohol dependence through Ayurveda

Sangamesh M; Raviprasad Hegde; Vinitha Dsouza

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.5.48

Sangamesh M Second Year Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Manovijnana Evam Manasaroga, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India.
Raviprasad Hegde Associate Professor, Dept. of Manovijnana Evam Manasaroga, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India.
Vinitha Dsouza Assistant professor, Dept. of Manovijnana Evam Manasaroga, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.5.48

Keywords: Madatyaya, Alcohol dependence, Yastimadhu Ksheera Basti

Abstract

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by problematic and unhealthy patterns of alcohol consumption. It encompasses a wide array of signs and behaviours associated with alcohol abuse and is recognized as one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, affecting a significant portion of the population. The repercussions of alcohol misuse extend beyond individual health, influencing various aspects of society such as social dynamics, economic factors, and public health. In Ayurveda, which embraces a holistic and comprehensive approach to life, alcoholism is referred to as Madatyaya. It is regarded as a lifestyle disorder and a detrimental dependency condition. The treatment of alcohol use disorder in Ayurveda is tailored to the patient's strength (Rogi Bala) and the severity of the condition (Roga Bala), utilizing approaches such as Shamana, Shodhana, and Satvavaja Chikitsa. This case study aims to illustrate the holistic treatment of alcohol use disorder using Ayurveda, emphasizing the comprehensive approach to addressing this condition.

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