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|data2 = Bhojani M.K.<sup>1</sup>, <br/>Jain Rahul<sup>1</sup>, <br/>Joglekar Aishwarya <sup>2</sup> | |data2 = Bhojani M.K.<sup>1</sup>, <br/>Jain Rahul<sup>1</sup>, <br/>Joglekar Aishwarya <sup>2</sup> | ||
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|data4 = Deole Y.S.<sup>4</sup> | |data4 = [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]]<sup>4</sup> | ||
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|data5 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Kriya Sharira, A.I.I.A. , New Delhi, India <br/><sup>2</sup> Department of Samhita Siddhanta, D. Y. Patil college of Ayurved and research centre, Pune, India <br/><sup>3</sup> Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. <br/><sup>4</sup> Department of Kayachikitsa, G.J.Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabhvidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat, India | |data5 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Kriya Sharira, A.I.I.A. , New Delhi, India <br/><sup>2</sup> Department of Samhita Siddhanta, D. Y. Patil college of Ayurved and research centre, Pune, India <br/><sup>3</sup> Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. <br/><sup>4</sup> Department of Kayachikitsa, G.J.Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabhvidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat, India | ||
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== Relation between food and rajas guna == | == Relation between food and rajas guna == | ||
<p style='text-align:justify;'>The Bhagwat Geeta mentions different types of diet preferred by individuals of sattvika, rajasika, and tamasika constitution.[Shreemadbhagwat Geeta, Gunatraya vibhaga Yoga, 14th Chapter] The individuals with rajasika constitution are fond of food with [[Katu| | <p style='text-align:justify;'>The Bhagwat Geeta mentions different types of diet preferred by individuals of sattvika, rajasika, and tamasika constitution.[Shreemadbhagwat Geeta, Gunatraya vibhaga Yoga, 14th Chapter] The individuals with rajasika constitution are fond of food with [[Katu|pungent (katu)]], [[Amla|sour]], [[Lavana|salty]], and hot. This food is tikshna (sharp, pungent), excessively dry (ruksha), and causes a burning sensation in abdomen and gastrointestinal tract (vidahinah).These foods can cause mental suffering (dukkha, shoka) and affliction with different [[Vyadhi|diseases]] (amayam). Thus, the rajas dominance can be determined by the type of food he prefers to eat. </p> | ||
== [[Manas prakriti]] and types of rajasika constitution == | == [[Manas prakriti]] and types of rajasika constitution == | ||
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<li style="font-weight:bold">Rasa aushadhi: <span style="font-weight:normal">Smritisagar rasa [Yogratnakar, Apasamara Chikitsa], Unmadagajankusha rasa [Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Unmada Rogadhikar] According to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the nervous system is governed by [[Vata dosha]]. An imbalance of [[Vata dosha|Vata Dosha]] leads to poor mental alertness. These drugs alone or in combination helps to improve mental alertness when used on a regular basis. Some evidence based published research works are: </span></li> | <li style="font-weight:bold">Rasa aushadhi: <span style="font-weight:normal">Smritisagar rasa [Yogratnakar, Apasamara Chikitsa], Unmadagajankusha rasa [Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Unmada Rogadhikar] According to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the nervous system is governed by [[Vata dosha]]. An imbalance of [[Vata dosha|Vata Dosha]] leads to poor mental alertness. These drugs alone or in combination helps to improve mental alertness when used on a regular basis. Some evidence based published research works are: </span></li> | ||
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<li>A clinical study on effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression by Dr. Yogesh S. Deole, H.M. Chandola.<ref name="ref9">https://www. | <li>A clinical study on effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression by Dr. Yogesh S. Deole, H.M. Chandola.<ref name="ref9">Deole Yogesh S, Chandola H M. A Clinical Study on Effect of Brahmi Ghrita on Depression. Ayu. 29 (4),2008: Available from https://www.ayujournal.org/citation.asp?issn=0974-8520;year=2008;volume=29;issue=4;spage=207;epage=214;aulast=Deole;type=0;aid=Ayu_2008_29_4_207_68757</ref></li> | ||
<li>Ayurvedic Medical importance of Shankhapushpi: potential cognition boosting herb by Shifali Thakur, Hemlata Kaurav.<ref name="ref10">https://www. | <li>Ayurvedic Medical importance of Shankhapushpi: potential cognition boosting herb by Shifali Thakur, Hemlata Kaurav.<ref name="ref10"> Thakur Shifali, Kurav H. available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353910690_AYURVEDIC_MEDICINAL_IMPORTANCE_OF_SHANKHPUSHPI_CONVOLVULUS_PLURICAULIS_POTENTAIL_COGNITION_BOOSTING_HERB</ref></li></ul></ul> | ||
<li style="font-weight:bold">[[Shodhana|Shodhana]] (purification procedures): <span style="font-weight:normal">Removal of the aggravated [[Dosha|dosha]] ultimately leads to a state of equilibrium in the [[Sharira|body]], as the vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] can worsen the functioning of [[Triguna|triguna]]. [[Panchakarma|Panchakarma]] procedures like [[Vamana|vamana]], [[Virechana|virechana]], [[Nasya|nasya]], [[Asthapana basti|niruha]], [[Anuvasana|anuvasana]] are mentioned for treating mental illness. [Ch. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/61] </span></li></ol> | <li style="font-weight:bold">[[Shodhana|Shodhana]] (purification procedures): <span style="font-weight:normal">Removal of the aggravated [[Dosha|dosha]] ultimately leads to a state of equilibrium in the [[Sharira|body]], as the vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] can worsen the functioning of [[Triguna|triguna]]. [[Panchakarma|Panchakarma]] procedures like [[Vamana|vamana]], [[Virechana|virechana]], [[Nasya|nasya]], [[Asthapana basti|niruha]], [[Anuvasana|anuvasana]] are mentioned for treating mental illness. [Ch. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/61] </span></li></ol> | ||
<li style="font-weight:bold">Naisthiki chikitsa: <span style="font-weight:normal">Eliminating upadha (ambitions) and desires, which are the leading cause of mental illness, is the most important measure. Elimination of cravings leads to the eradication of all the [[Vyadhi|diseases]] which are associated with the [[Manas|mind]]. This is the ultimate treatment process. </span></li> | <li style="font-weight:bold">Naisthiki chikitsa: <span style="font-weight:normal">Eliminating upadha (ambitions) and desires, which are the leading cause of mental illness, is the most important measure. Elimination of cravings leads to the eradication of all the [[Vyadhi|diseases]] which are associated with the [[Manas|mind]]. This is the ultimate treatment process. </span></li> | ||