AYURVEDA IN NERVOUS SYSTEM

Authors

  • Pramod Chandra Dwivedi MD. Scholar, Deptt. Of Panchakarma, Shubhdeep Ayurved Medical College and P.G. Institute, Indore, (Madhya Pradesh) India

Abstract

Ayurveda the ancient holistic science of India is treating neurological diseases since its inception. Neurological problem in Ayurveda described mainly in the context of Vatavyadhi. Ayurvedic treatments for neurological disorders will aim to rectify this Vata imbalance and bring the Vata dosha in harmony with Pitta and Kapha dosha so as to eliminate the disease. People worldwide are affected by neurological disorders. There are over 600 known neurological disorders and conditions that affect the human nervous system and for many of them treatment options are extremely limited. The aim of this study is to analyze the different neurological problems described in Ayurveda and their treatment perspective. Recent advancement of Ayurvedic Clinical Research shows that so many incurable neurological problems can be successfully treated by Ayurvedic medicines and Panchakarma therapies.Keywords: Ayurveda, Vatavyadhi, Panchakarma, Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha

Author Biography

Pramod Chandra Dwivedi, MD. Scholar, Deptt. Of Panchakarma, Shubhdeep Ayurved Medical College and P.G. Institute, Indore, (Madhya Pradesh) India

MD. Scholar, Deptt. Of Panchakarma, Shubhdeep Ayurved Medical College and P.G. Institute, Indore, (Madhya Pradesh) India

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2017-03-01

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Dwivedi, P. C. (2017). AYURVEDA IN NERVOUS SYSTEM. Innoriginal: International Journal of Sciences. Retrieved from https://innoriginal.com/index.php/iijs/article/view/60

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