Ayurvedic Herbs & Unique Preparation of Oils, Tablet and Ghrita - That Calm The stress

***Reference Article of Dr. K.Devikrishnan Chief Editor Publication Department and ***Stress and clinical manifestations by Dr. P.R.Ramesh Chief Clinical Research Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal  

In order to remain healthy, it is important that all organism must maintain a complex dynamics equilibrium or homeostasis. Stress occurs when this is constantly challenged by internal or external adverse forces terms stressors. Stress can be described as a circumstance that disturbs, or is likely to disturb, the normal physiological or psychological functioning of a person. The actual or perceived threat to an organism is referred to as the "stressor" and the various physiological and behavioral adaptive compensatory responses to this stressor to re-establish homeostasis are called "stress response". Hans Selye, father of stress theory classified stress as two-"Eustress" is good and pleasant stress that motivates is termed "distress". which causes negative impacts on our body.

The adverse effect of chronic stress: stress can be either a triggering or aggravating factor for many diseases and pathological conditions. Various types of stresses in life can have significant effects on a variety of physiological systems, including the autonomic nervous system, The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and the immune system. This relationship can be bidirectional; for example, immune cell products can act on the brain, altering mood and cognition, and potentially contributing to depression. Although acute physiological alteration may be adaptive in the short term, Chronic or repeated provocation can result in damage to health.

Method of combat stress: Control over psychosomatic disorder - all factors are correlated with "Manaprasannata", one of the key symptoms of unmadavimukti.

connecting to people and talking openly, staying active and being healthy, finding a new hobby, consuming a healthy diet, never compromising on sleep

There are a lot of ways to reduce stress which if adopted and maintained properly shall lead to a physically as well as mentally healthy life.

Our ancestor's quote by "acharya Vagbhatta" from Asthangahridaya

नित्यं हिताहार विहारसेवी
समीक्ष्यकारी विषयेष्वसक्तः ।
दाता समः सत्यपरः क्षमावान्
अप्तोपसेवी च भवत्यरोगः ॥ 

One who always resorts to desirable food and regimen is objective, apathetic to sensual affairs, munificent, straightforward, honest, patient and who values traditional wisdom will never be affected by diseases. This aptly describes the vision of our acharyas regarding the importance of all spheres of life, be it physical, mental, or social in preventing oneself from any kind of disease.

The oil Application on the head helps to reduce anxiety-related ailments. So many medicated oils are described in classical ayurvedic textbooks like sarngadharasamhita, ashtangahridaya, sahasrayoga, etc. The head controls the whole body. main sense organs are in the head. Thus, the head is considered the uthamanga of the body. So, the external application of oil on the head is beneficial to the eyes, ears, and brain. Shiro abhyanga is considered and included in the daily regimen. The following oils are usually prescribed by doctors for stress, anxiety, and other mental disorders. 

Like...Oil and tailam

Baladhatryadi Tailam - This oil relieves the disease of the head and is very cool and soothing.

Balaswagandhadi Tailam - control Psychological Issues

Brahmi Tailam - is used for headaches, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and other mental disorders.

Valiya Bhringamlakadi Tailam - Useful in insomnia, tension, anxiety, and burning sensation. It gives a very cooling action and improves the power of vision.

Valiya Chandanadi Tailam - Useful in insomnia, confused state of mind, alcoholism, and burning sensation.

Dhanwantaram Tailam - used in stress-related conditions.

Valiya Narayana Tailam - beneficial in stress and mental disorders.

Lakshadi kera Tailam - Used in epilepsy.

Himsagara Tailam - Give instant cooling effect.

Tablets and capsules - Brahmi Capsules, Manasmitravatakam (neuropsychiatric disease)

Many other products belonging to this group are used in various processes for Siro abhyanga, Siro Dhara, Talapothichil (Medicated paste application overhead), and Nasyam and Dhara.