Manovaha srotovikara chikitsa – ayurvedic explication

In spite of advancements on multiple fronts of Science & Technology, man lives a life of worry, stress and discontentment, which is a sad and unfortunate paradox. Although we have greater opportunities for rich and fulfilling life than ever before, we ever desire new things and seldom content with what we have. In the process we have disconnected ourselves from the great traditions that have provided us the guidance and wealth of practical knowledge on how to live healthy and meaningful life. As a result of this, the psychological diseases have posed as serious challenge to human civilization. Ayurvedic Psychology clearly recognizes that the Mind and Body are one with mind being field of ideas and the body, a field of molecules. Ayurveda considered both physical and mental diseases as two separate subjects and has always followed the psychosomatic approach to the diseases, where more emphasis is given to the integration aspect of these two factors. In somatic clinical conditions, the Psychological factors have never been neglected and in Psychological disorders, the possibility of organic involvement has always been given due consideration. India has a heritage flora & fauna enriched with medicinal properties and the usage of which has been in vogue since centuries. Many of the Ayurvedic medicinal plant drugs, single are compound preparation are being use for mental well being. The pharmacological properties and their actions of Ayurvedic drugs recommended in the management of Manovaha Sroto Vikara are vividly discussed in this paper.