Marsha Nasya with Kalyanaka Ghrita in Generalized Anxiety Disorder - A Case Report
Abstract: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the commonest mental health disorder that produces uncontrollable, persistent worry about everyday events. Conventional medical management includes anxiolytics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines. etc., have reported adverse effects on long-term use. In Ayurveda, the condition resembles cittodvega, characterised by udvega avastha of manas. This case report examines the effect of Marsha nasya with Kalyanaka ghrita in a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder based on DSM-5 criteria. A 51-year-old female presented with chronic anxiety symptoms including persistent worry, somatic pain, headaches, and autonomic disturbances for 12 years. The intervention included administration of Drakshadi phanta followed by Marsha nasya using Kalyanaka ghrita. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The score reduced from 29 at baseline to 13 post intervention and remained at 14 after 60 days, indicating sustained improvement. The findings suggest that intranasal administration of Kalyanaka ghrita may contribute to both psychological and somatic symptom relief in GAD. Further controlled studies are required to validate these observations.
Keywords: GAD, Cittodvega, HAM-A, Kalyanaka ghrita, Marsha nasya
How to Cite?: Amrutha A, Jithesh M, "Marsha Nasya with Kalyanaka Ghrita in Generalized Anxiety Disorder - A Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 347-350, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26403222620, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26403222620