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Case Studies | Ayurveda | India | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Chittodvega w. s. r. to Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Dr. Pankaj Kaushik [2] | Dr. Ritu [19]
Abstract: Anxiety states are prevalent neurotic syndromes, characterized by a combination of physical and psychological manifestations of anxiety. These symptoms do not arise from any real danger and can occur either as panic attacks (in panic disorder) or as a persistent state (in Generalized Anxiety Disorder). To address these symptoms and reduce the need for allopathic medications with their potential adverse effects, a combined approach of purificatory and palliative therapy based on Ayurvedic principles is beneficial. In the outpatient department of Kayachikitsaat Baba Khetanath Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Pattikara, Narnaul, Haryana, India, a 28 - year - old male patient preparing for competitive exams for a government job sought treatment. He presented complaints of excessive fear of failure in exams, preoccupation with negative thoughts about his health and career, increased somatic pain in the early morning, fatigue, forgetfulness, dizziness, and occasional palpitations with sweating and insomnia. The initial treatment protocol implemented during the patient's first visit involved Deepana and Pachana therapy, followed by Shirodhara for 7 days. This was followed by Shaman Chikitsa for 21 days, and finally, a follow - up treatment with Medhya Rasayan for 42 days was recommended.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Chittodwega, Anxiety, Satvajaya. Rasayan
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,
Pages: 1341 - 1343