Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN MENTAL HEALTH

*Dr. Pranjal Hiralal Patil, Prof. Dr. Rajesh Shah and Dr. Varsha Jaraje

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Abstract

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to mental health that intigrates the mind, body & soul, is described in Atharva Veda & by Charak, Sushruta & Vagbhata. Manifestation of manas occurs during 5th month of pregnancy in the foetal body it indicates co-existent nature of mind & body. Also ayurveda advises that food should be consumed with attention i.e. role of manas in digestion of food. Thus it is clearly evident that mental health and disorders related to it were well addressed in Ayurveda. This can help in achieving health in real sense. The aim of this study is to explore references and roe of Ayurveda in maintaining and in treatment of mental health.

Keywords: Manas, Ayurveda, Metal health.