Role of some ayurvedic herbs in management of manasroga

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Ayurveda states both body and mind is the seat of health and diseases. Like Vata , Pitta and Kapha are primarily responsible for physical disorders; R aja and Tama are mental/psychic factors for Manasroga . Ancient seers like Charak , Susrut and Vagbhatta contributed about various aspects of Manas and Manasroga and their management. Charak states that ishtasyaalabha (not to get desirable) and anistasyalabha (to get undesirable) are the main causes for Manasroga . Although Satvavajay (counselling) and Yoga are said to be the main management approach, use of herbs do play an important role in management of manasrogas because beyond a point both sharirik and manasikdoshas get entangled. Medhyarasayan, vatasamak , herbs modulating mind etc. are commonly used to manage Manasroga . In this article will review and discuss herbs like brahmi (Bacopamonnieri Linn.), shankhapushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois), mandukparni ( Centellaasiatica Linn . ) Vacha ( Acoruscalamus Linn.) etc. and their role in managing of contemporary Manasroga. Keywords: Mind, Manasroga, Ayurvedic herbs INTRODUCTION Ayurveda is the most ancient and traditional system of medicine in India. It deals with the whole life of human being starting from birth to end of life because Ayurveda describe the art of living and it is a science of life that reveals what is appropriate as well as auspiciousfor a happy and long life. Ayurveda is regarded as “The Science of Life” and the practice involve the care of physical, mental and spiritual health of human being. Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. Ayurveda is not only INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (May, 2017) 5 (5) ROLE OF SOME AYURVEDIC HERBS IN MANAGEMENT OF MANASROGA Satyapal Sharma 1 , Malvika Saini 2 , Sudipta Kumar Rath 3 , Mita Kotecha 4 1 M.D (DravyagunaVigyana), Govt. Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India 2 Asst. Professor, Department of DravyagunaVigyana, M.L.R, Ayurvedic College, CharkiDadari,Haryana, India 3 Asst. Professor, 4 Professor & H.O.DPG. Department of DravyagunaVigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Email: drsatyapal 04@gmail.com ABSTRACT Ayurveda states both body and mind is the seat of health and diseases. Like Vata , Pitta and Kapha are primarily responsible for physical disorders; R aja and Tama are mental/psychic factors for Manasroga . Ancient seers like Charak , Susrut and Vagbhatta contributed about various aspects of Manas and Manasroga and their management. Charak states that ishtasyaalabha (not to get desirable) and anistasyalabha (to get undesirable) are the main causes for Manasroga . Although Satvavajay (counselling) and Yoga are said to be the main management approach, use of herbs do play an important role in management of manasrogas because beyond a point both sharirik and manasikdoshas get entangled. Medhyarasayan, vatasamak , herbs modulating mind etc. are commonly used to manage Manasroga . In this article will review and discuss herbs like brahmi (Bacopamonnieri Linn.), shankhapushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois), mandukparni ( Centellaasiatica Linn . ) Vacha ( Acoruscalamus Linn.) etc. and their role in managing of contemporary Manasroga. Keywords: Mind, Manasroga, Ayurvedic herbs INTRODUCTION Ayurveda is the most ancient and traditional system of medicine in India. It deals with the whole life of human being starting from birth to end of life because Ayurveda describe the art of living and it is a science of life that reveals what is appropriate as well as auspiciousfor a happy and long life. Ayurveda is regarded as “The Science of Life” and the practice involve the care of physical, mental and spiritual health of human being. Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. Ayurveda is not only INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (May, 2017) 5 (5) ROLE OF SOME AYURVEDIC HERBS IN MANAGEMENT OF MANASROGA Satyapal Sharma 1 , Malvika Saini 2 , Sudipta Kumar Rath 3 , Mita Kotecha 4 1 M.D (DravyagunaVigyana), Govt. Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India 2 Asst. Professor, Department of DravyagunaVigyana, M.L.R, Ayurvedic College, CharkiDadari,Haryana, India 3 Asst. Professor, 4 Professor & H.O.DPG. Department of DravyagunaVigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Email: drsatyapal 04@gmail.com ABSTRACT Ayurveda states both body and mind is the seat of health and diseases. Like Vata , Pitta and Kapha are primarily responsible for physical disorders; R aja and Tama are mental/psychic factors for Manasroga . Ancient seers like Charak , Susrut and Vagbhatta contributed about various aspects of Manas and Manasroga and their management. Charak states that ishtasyaalabha (not to get desirable) and anistasyalabha (to get undesirable) are the main causes for Manasroga . Although Satvavajay (counselling) and Yoga are said to be the main management approach, use of herbs do play an important role in management of manasrogas because beyond a point both sharirik and manasikdoshas get entangled. Medhyarasayan, vatasamak , herbs modulating mind etc. are commonly used to manage Manasroga . In this article will review and discuss herbs like brahmi (Bacopamonnieri Linn.), shankhapushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois), mandukparni ( Centellaasiatica Linn . ) Vacha ( Acoruscalamus Linn.) etc. and their role in managing of contemporary Manasroga. Keywords: Mind, Manasroga, Ayurvedic herbs INTRODUCTION Ayurveda is the most ancient and traditional system of medicine in India