Ayurvedic Remedies For Anxiety

 

Use of Ayurvedic oils like Shankhpushpi tailam or Brahmi tailam and also application of Ayurvedic herb mix made of tagara, vacha, rakta chandan, nilotapala etc. help to release stress thereby soothing the nerve cells and thus help in anxiety disorder.

 

Ashwagandha Is In!

One of the most effective and widespread ayurvedic resources, the Ayurveda herb of Ashwagandha is believed to be having anti-depressant properties that helps in curing various forms of anxiety disorders.

  1. The roots of this herb has medicinal properties that reduce stress.
  2. Also, it acts as an antioxidant,
  3. This particular herb which is believed to be beneficial if you are fighting stress and anxiety, also improves brain function
  4. As a medicinal virtue, Ashwagandha also holds antibacterial properties.
  5. It even reduces steroid hormone cortisol.
  6. This natural treatment without any side effects is recommended to relieve mental stress and anxiety.

 

Tagara Herb Calms The Nervous System

Another Ayurvedic herb called as Tagara or Valeriana wallichii is used for its benefits in calming down the nervous system. And therefore is good support to relieve the mental ailment.

 

Brahmi Is Brain Tonic

Also, the herb ‘Brahmi’ is used in Ayurveda for relieving the signs and symptoms of anxiety and as well restoring the normal working of the brain. This ‘intellect-promoting herb works by many magnitudes.

  1. Combats the loss in memory
  2. Decreases lack of concentration
  3. Also, relieves you from forgetfulness.
  4. Not only this, this particular Ayurveda herb increases the retention power 
  5. Supports recollection and cognition
  6. It also improves mental ability

Jatamansi Is Relieving Herb

Jatamansi is another natural herb which is believed to be remedial in many illnesses like blood pressure and hysteria, and thus provides support therapy in relieving anxiety disorder.

 

Yoga Is Supportive

A host of yoga asanas like shavasana, shirsh asana, matsyasana also help release tension and negativity from the system.

Yoga therapies that are generally recommended include – 

  1. Specific Yoga Asanas
  2. Pranayama (breathing techniques)
  3. Meditation

Together, these are regarded to be supportive therapies to relieve anxiety.

 

What Ayurveda Conveys

Ayurveda believes that psychological disorders like anxiety, stress, strain etc. are generally influenced by a number of factors like – 

The Vata Dosha Effect

Although, it is believed that the diseases and disorders affecting the mental powers largely result from vitiated doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) in the brain, as – the prana vayu, sadhaka pitta, and trapaka kapha, which further subdues Ojas which leads to apathetic psychological behaviour. It is understood that Anxiety disorder results mainly from imbalance in the Vata dosha or the air body humor. Moreover, Ayurveda propagates leading a balanced lifestyle incorporating natural and positive approach is the route to concentrated mental well-being.

 

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About the Author:

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