Use of Ayurvedic Swasthavritta Remedies as adjuvant in Schizophrenia patient to improve the Quality of life; A case study
Journal name: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Original article title: Use of Ayurvedic Swasthavritta Remedies as adjuvant in Schizophrenia patient to improve the Quality of life; A case study
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Shalinee Kumari Mishra
Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthvritta, Institute of teaching and research in Ayurved (ITRA), Jamnagar.
Dharmendra Mishra
Professor and Head, Department of Rachana Sharir, Indian Institute of Ayurved Research Rajkot, INDIA
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Year: 2023 | Doi: 10.70066/jahm.v11i2.648
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Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people (0.32%) worldwide. This rate is 1 in 222 people (0.45%) among adults. Conditions that include symptoms of psychosis most commonly emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. A 27-year-old unmarried lady suffering with Schizophrenia since 10 years, visited in OPD during month of March 2022. She was from socioeconomically upper middle class. Patient had complained of delusion of reference, delusion of persecution, thought broadcasting, Auditory hallucination, Fear, loss of interest enthusiasm in work and life, laziness, less confidence, bad dreams and disturbed sleep. PSQI, HDRS, HAM-A and WHOQOL-BREFF are used for proper mental and quality of life assessment. Active utilization of Pratimarsha Nasya (~low dose medication through nasal route) with AnuTaila, Shiroabhyanga (~therapeutic oil massage to head) with Til Taila, Padabhyanga (~ therapeutic oil massage to foot) with Til Taila, Karnapurana (~filling of ear with medicated oil) with Til Taila and Power Yoga (a fast-paced style of Yogasana without meditation) daily with proper time limit were prescribed her. Regular use of prescribed protocol for 2 months, remarkable changes in the different assessment tools and patient condition was found. Using this protocol with proper time limits in schizophrenia patient may help to improve their quality of life.
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