Abstract

ROLE OF SATWAVAJAYA CHIKITSA (PSHYCOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING) IN ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER

Dr. Sudha Rani Verma* and Dr. Mukesh Kumar Bisen

Abstract

Ayurveda stands for the wholesome physical, mental and spiritual growth of health around the world. Thus Ayurveda, the biological science is based on the principle of Trisutra i.e., Hetu (etiology), Linga (symptomatology), Ausadha (knowledge of therapeutics) as a means to the well being par excellence to the healthy and the diseased. The incidence of patients with fatty liver has recently increased in India, due to increase in over use of alcohol intake. Alcohol is predominantly metabolized to acetaldehyde that is approximately 30 times toxic than alcohol. Dropping of alcohol consumption is not very easy; Satwavajaya Chikitsa is a method of controlling or restraining the mind from unwholesome objects. Satwavajaya Chikitsa it divert their mind and regulate thought process through Jyana, Vigyana, Dhairya, Smriti. Giving Satwavajaya Chikitsa to alcoholic patient is very helpful to stop drinking by increasing Satva Guna.

Keywords: Fatty liver, satwavajaya chikitsa, satwa, pshycotherapy & counselling.