Ayurvedic Management in Case of Depression W.S.R. to Kapahaj Unmad A Case Study

Ayurveda gives a prime importance to positive mental health. In the present era, the rate of depression is raised to the alarming extent so that it becomes the disorder of major public health importance, in terms of prevalence, suffering and morbidity due to modified and stressful lifestyle. Depression would be the second leading cause of disability adjusted life years DALYs . Kapahaj Unmada can be equated to Depression. Material and Methods In this study, a patient of 27 years old presented with complaints of disturbed sleep, headache, anger issues, lack of concentration, involuntarily redundant thinking on any point, suicidal thoughts and increased cry spells since last 2 years. In this present study, an attempt is made to study the efficacy of combined therapy of Shirodhara and Nasya along with Yoga and internal administration of Saraswthaarishta and Brahmi vati. Result and Conclusion Result were assessed by the improvement in patient's symptoms based on Hamilton's Depression Rating Scale. During and after the treatment, no adverse events were observed. Dr. Kavita | Dr. Shikha Pandey | Dr. Gyanendra Datta Shukla "Ayurvedic Management in Case of Depression W.S.R. to Kapahaj Unmad - A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-4, August 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd59736.pdf Paper Url:https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/59736/ayurvedic-management-in-case-of-depression-wsr-to-kapahaj-unmad--a-case-study/dr-kavita