Role of Satvavajaya Chikitsa in the management of Depression in current scenario

Dr. Ashwini A.; Dr. Rajashekhar C.V.

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i04.675

Dr. Ashwini A. Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Kalabyraveshwaraswamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Rajashekhar C.V. Professor & HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i04.675

Keywords: Satvavajaya Chikitsa, Depression, Vishada

Abstract

Mental health is the state of Emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act, it also determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Swastha is defined as “Sama Dosha Samaagnischa Sama Dhatu Mala Kriyaaha Prasanna Atma Indriya Manaha Swata Ityabhidiyate”which highlights the importance of mental health for a healthy individual. Depression is mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide, over 8,00,000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds. It is considered as“Vishada” a condition originated from apprehension of failure resulting in incapability of mind and body to function properly.Chikitsa is broadly classified into 3 categories - Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya and Satvavajaya. Satvavajaya is achieved by adopting “Ahitebyo Arthebyo Manonigraha”. Satvavajaya Chikitsa plays an important role in Manasika Vyadhis. It is Adravya Bhoota Chikitsa by this one can easily overcome depression.

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