Critical review on Mandabuddhitva in children and role of Samvardhana Ghrita in treatment

  • Dr. Avinash D. Karambhe Assistant Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya (Balrog), Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Sumod S. Khedekar Assistant Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya, GAM & RC, Shiroda, Goa, INDIA.
  • Pallavi A. Karambhe BAMS. K. R. Pandav Ayurved College & Hospital Bahadura, Nagpur, INDIA.
  • Chetan M. Gulhane MD, PhD Panchakarma, IPGT and RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i06.768
Keywords: Mandabuddhitva, Samvardhana Ghrita, Balrog

Abstract

Ayurveda, which is the science of life, also called an eternal science; deals with spiritual, psychological and physical well being of the individual. Ayurveda being the science of life deals with all its aspects including the aspect of psyche. Although not explained in separate chapters, still conditions referred by our Acharyas as “Alpabuddhi, Mudha, Jada, Abudh” (indicating stunted growth of mental faculties) appear to be state of ‘mental retardation’ these conditions have been attributed to impaired development of buddhi. Mandabuddhitva can be correlated with Mental retardation. Mental retardation is a disorder consisting of below average intellectual functioning and impairment in adaptive skill, which is present, before the person is 18 years of age. This is the period when the brain along with the entire nervous system is in a state of development in order to reach maturity. In Ayurveda Samvardhana Ghrita mentioned by Acharya Kashyapa in the management of Mandabuddhitva.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i06.768
Published: 2019-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Avinash D. Karambhe, Sumod S. Khedekar, Pallavi A. Karambhe, & Chetan M. Gulhane. (2019). Critical review on Mandabuddhitva in children and role of Samvardhana Ghrita in treatment. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(06), 88-92. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i06.768
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Vol. 4 No. 06 (2019): NOV-DEC
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Review Article

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