Anxiety - Unlocking the Dynamics and Management in Ayurveda

Abstract

Ayurveda has the most ingenious approach to achieve complete health as it doesn’t leave any domain unattained, especially mental health. Rajas & Tamas Manas Dosha are responsible for all the psychic disorders including Anxiety which is usually characterized by hyperactivity, state of excessive worry, fear and poor decision-making ability. Its psychopathology affects humans on somatic level as well. Mental health concerns touch most people’s lives directly or indirectly, it can affect a person’s work productivity, their personal and professional lives and in severe cases destroy their quality of life. Ayurveda takes two approaches Drug therapy like use of Medhya Rasayan, through internal as well as external method which enhances the function of intellect & non-drug therapy like Aachar Rasayan, Satwavajaya Chikitsa & Yoga therapy. Anxiety is more chronic as it often overshadowed by other health conditions like GIT problems. Hence exploring presenting problem involving mind-body relationship and finding a synergistic solution is the need of the hour, to reduce the stigma associated with it, by understanding Anxiety in depth from Ayurveda’s point of view.