ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MANASA ROGA W.S.R. TO MENTAL DISORDERS

Abstract

A healthy mind in a healthy body constitute absolute health. While defining health Ayurveda clarifies the importance of the clarity of the mind, the sense organs as also of the normal physiological function of the body as the criterion of health. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect individual’s ability to relate to others and function each day. Ayurveda treats the body through the medium of mind or Manas this is the basic difference between the modern and Ayurvedic approach. Modern drugs promote relaxation by blocking awareness of a stressful event, or by diminishing the importance one attaches to it, whereas Ayurveda approach makes one to realize the situation and adopt suitably to solve the stress problems in a refreshing way forever. Purpose: The purpose of this study is the role of Ayurveda in the management of Manasa Roga w.s.r. to mental disorders. Material and Meth- ods: Various Ayurvedic, modern literature, textbooks, articles, journals and internet sources are studied for this review work. Conclusion: This review study describes significant information of Manasa, Roga and its manage- ment through Ayurveda. Keywords: Manasa, Roga, Mental disorder, mental illnesses.