ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE : AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Dileepkumar K J

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i9.216

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s Disease, Mana, Indriya, Atma, Medhya

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive Neuro-degenerative disorder in which a gradual decline in the memory along with one
area of higher intellectual function is involved. Although AD develops differently for every individual, there are many
common symptoms. Early symptoms are often mistakenly thought to be 'age-related' concerns or manifestations of stress.
According to Ayurveda, tridosha (humours) and triguna (mental humours) are the main cause for maintenance of health
and manifestation of diseases, learning or acquisition of knowledge is a result of successive and complex interaction and
coordination of Indriyas (cognitive and motor organs), Indriyartha (sense organs), Mana (psyche), Buddhi (intellect) and
Atma (soul). Ayurvedic drugs can help in the management of Alzheimer’s by making theTridosha and Triguna in a
well‑balanced state and also by providing Medhya (intellect promoting) effect to improve the memory of the patients.
Drugs mentioned as Medhya (intellect promoting) and those indicated to improve cognitive functions can be used
successfully in cases ofAlzheimer's disease.

Author Biography

Dileepkumar K J

PG scholar, Department of Ayurveda
Siddhanta , Government Ayurveda College, Mysuru

Published

2021-03-07

How to Cite

K J, D. . (2021). ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE : AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(9). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i9.216

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 9 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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