MANAGEMENT OF COGNITIVE DEFICIT THROUGH AYURVEDA

Pursuit for healthy offspring has been mentioned as one of the feats of human life. Several neuropsychiatric conditions associated with children are recorded every year one of which being Cognitive deficit. There is no direct correlation of Cognitive deficit in Ayurveda but it can be correlated with Jadatwa, Jada or Jadyata on the basis of similarity in symptoms. Having no cure for such mental conditions they can only be effectively managed by utilizing herbal medicines, lifestyle, dietary regimen, Rasayan and Panchkarmatherapies mentioned in Ayurvedic texts to promote healing of body, mind and soul. Ayurveda also focuses on preventive measures for healthy progeny. These therapies not only improve quality of life but also relieves the physical, mental and social stress of the custodian. This paper aims at highlighting the picture of Cognitive deficit in children as well ascritically analyses the vast treatment options in Ayurveda.Each plant is discussed separately with special reference to their relation with Cognitive deficit (Mental retardation) along with the therapies and prophylactic measures that can prove to be successful in the management of Cognitive deficit.The material for this article was searched at PubMed, Google scholar, Ayurvedic texts and cross-referencing of previous articles was done. Articles published in English language within last 22 years were referred to write this review article.