THERAPEUTIC CONTRIBUTION OF PANCHAKARMA TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Dr. Ranjana Chandrakant Jadhav*, Dr. Rohini Laxmanrao Thakkarwad, Dr. Swati Ambadas Thakare
ABSTRACT
Panchakarma, a Sanskrit term translating to 'five actions' or 'five treatments,' encompasses a set of therapeutic procedures. These five treatments encompass emesis, purgation, enema, nasal administration of medicated oils and bloodletting, etc. Panchakarma is meticulously crafted to purify the body by expelling toxins and restoring harmony to the three Doshas. In today's world, stress has become an omnipresent challenge, leading to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular and hypertension ailments. Panchakarma treatment offers a multifaceted approach to alleviate stress and enhance mental well-being. Cleansing enemas, Abhyangam and Shirodhara, etc. are approaches of Panchakarma which provides therapeutic benefits against mental illness. Present article explains therapeutic contribution of Panchakarma towards the management of mental illness.
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