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Stress Management in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda depression is correlated as Vishada Roga which occurs due to vitiation of Vata

Dosha (Vata is the main dosa vitiated by excessive physical stress) and imbalance in psychic

energies (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas). Vagbhata has stated that person with predominant Tamasa

Guna are more prone to suffer from Vishada. The condition of depression is more like common

cold of the mental health. According to the medical science of Ayurveda (science of life) an

individual’s inner fire (Sadhaka Agni) is responsible for processing emotions. A strong inner fire

is often linked to a “High Emotional Intelligence” and under the influence of inner fire; an

individual experiences a consciousness of his/her feelings/thoughts. This inner fire influences

serotonin which is released by neuroendocrine cells which are present in brain, heart and spinal

cord. The neuro-hormones send message to brain to express either depressive or happiness

mood. The weakened inner fire leads to depression because it allows an individual to lose control

of their emotions/thoughts. However, if somehow, inner fire is weakened, it may lead to

depression.

It also supported by the classical principles that the basic components of the

body. Ayurveda explains that there are seven basic components of the body (Sapta Dhatus) viz.

plasma (Rasa), blood (Rakta ), muscle (Mamsa), fat (Medas), bone (Asthi), marrow (Majja ),

and reproductive tissue (Shukra) in our body. The channeling of nutrition is believed to be

transmitted from one tissue (Dhatu) to the succeeding tissue (Dhatu). Ayurveda believes that

upsurge for reproductive tissue (Shukra Dhatu) naturally helps a person to recover from
depression.

The human is described as healthy when the patho-physiological bio-elements, digestive fire,

fundamental constituents, excreta functions are in optimum balance and exuberance of soul,

sensory organs and mind are present in an individual. So mental health is also very important for

a person to be healthy.

Natural Herbs for depression

Natural therapy of 5000 years old medical science (Ayurveda) aims to restore the serotonin level

in the cerebral system with the help of natural herbs to support the recovery from such

psychological complaints. Ayurvedic literature defines herbs that releases stress conditions.

Script (Shloka) explained that the extract of above written herbs naturally win over the

depression by strengthens the nervous system (Satvabala), prevents degeneration of tissues

(Dhatus), and balances the individual’s inner fire (Sadhaka Agni). The Rasayana therapy is the

most appropriate mean of achieving healthy Dhatus (tissues). Moreover, Rasayana ultimately

improves Ojas, the essence of all Dhatus.


Ayurveda describe four types of oleation techniques ( Murdha taila ) to deal with Shiroroga. .

These include Shira Abhyanga( head massage), Seka ( head fomentation) , Pichu ( placing oil

soaked cotton on scalp) and Basti (oil irrigation of scalp). Each one of these proposed to have a

different mode of action and effect. Beside these four classical techniques, Shirodhara is one

special treatment widely practiced for psychic and psychosomatic diseases

Along with these therapies, Yoga, Pranayama and diet are very important part to naturally

reduce the stress.

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