AYURVEDIC MANAGMENT OF CHITTODVEGA W. S. R TO GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Komal Gade* and Dr. R. V. Shettar

Introduction- General Anxiety Disorder is one among psychological disorders, which has become serious issue in country. The GAD can be correlated to Chittodvega in Ayurveda. The present study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in Chittodvega W.S.R to General Anxiety Disorder. Aim and Objectives- To assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in Chittodvega W.S.R to General Anxiety Disorder. Material and methods- The patient was provided 2 settings of Takradhara with Shaman Ousdhi’s in Chittodvega. The assessment criteria used for the evaluation was Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) with global score of 56. Result- During the first setting of Takradhara for 8 days and Shaman Oushdhi’s for 30 days, there were good reduction in symptoms. After second setting of Takradhara for 8 days with 30 days Shaman Ousdhi’s the HARS Score reduced drastically from 30 to 6.Discussion- In Takradhara procedure the warm buttermilk is poured over a forehead in particular manner which increases the activity of alpha waves, thus it helps to relax the muscle and nerve ending, which causes tranquility of mind and induces the natural sleep. Shamana Oushdhi’s has common properties like Medhya, Balya and Vatahara which help to treat Lakshnas of Chittodvega. Conclusion-In the present case the Ayurvedic management showed significant relief in Chittodvega with special reference to General Anxiety Disorder.