Understanding of Unmada in Ayurveda and Rational Application of Herbal Drugs - A Review

Dr. Divya Khare; Dr. Prasanna Savanur

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i04.676

Dr. Divya Khare Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna Vijnana, KAHER’s Shri B M Kankanwadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Prasanna Savanur Professor & Head, Dept. of Dravyaguna Vijnana, KAHER’s Shri B M Kankanwadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i04.676

Keywords: Unmada, Nootropics, Anti-oxidant, Anxiolytic, Depressant, Stimulant

Abstract

Unmada depicts a range of different psychological conditions described under a single heading. The various components affected can be broadly classified under Mana (psyche), Buddhi (Intellect) and physical components. And depending on these different entities involved in the presentation of Unmada, the drugs are to be selected and treatment should be planned. With this idea, the classical texts and Nighantus were searched and the mode of action of drugs was analysed depending on their properties. Their possible role in different types of Unmada depending on Dosha predominance was assessed. The possible clinical application of these drugs in different Psychiatric conditions was supported with evidences from recent researches. It was found that among various drugs used in Unmada, some act by their nootropic property and the others by their high anti-oxidant activity. Some drugs help in repairing the damaged neurons. Some act directly on the neuro-humoral mechanisms (Glutaminergic, Dopaminergic). Some are found to have a potent anxiolytic effect. Some drugs have a depressant effect on CNS whereas others act as stimulants. Thus with this analysis, selection of drugs becomes easier in a given condition of Psychosis.

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