Dr Annapoorna Rao B, Dr Pro Shripathi Acharya
Vol. 10, Jul-Dec 2020
Abstract:
In recent years, the incidence of psychiatric disorder has shown a tremendous increase throughout the world. Depression is a psychiatric disorder, globally 4.3% of world’s population affected by this condition. Kaphaja Unmada, one among Nija Unmada explained in samhitas, gives lot of similarities with Depression. A proper healthy diet and active stress free life style plays a major role in maintain a good health and a happy life. Due to improper dietary habits, change in lifestyle and environmental changes the incidence of psychiatric disorder are increasing day by day. Ayurveda has clearly indicated several practices such as Achara rasayana, Dinacharya, Panchakarma and Yoga etc which helps to keep mind and body healthy. So here role of Ayurvedic line of treatment in depression (Kaphaja Unmada) will be discussed in full paper.