Post-stroke depression and its management by Basti therapy: An overview

Authors

  • Rajesh Jain Senior Resident and PhD Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)
  • K.H.H.V.S.S. Narasimha Murthy Professor, and Head, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)
  • J. S. Tripathi Professor & Former Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.774

Abstract

A stroke is defined as a sudden disruption in blood flow to the brain, which causes thrombotic, embolic, or hemorrhagic events that permanently damage brain tissue. Mood depression is a common and significant side effect of a stroke. Epidemiological studies have shown that more than 30% of stroke patients experience depression, either immediately or later after the stroke. The phrase "Niyantah praneta cha manasa" is used in Ayurvedic writings to indicate that vata is the controller of manas. Both the pakshaghata (stroke) and the avsada (depression) caused by vata dosha vitiation fall under the category of vataja vyadhis in Post-stroke depression. Acharya Charaka stated in "Bastihi Vataharanam" that basti is the most effective vata dosha remedy. The Basti drug first reaches Pakvashaya, the Vata dosha's main site. Thus, by acting on the primary site, Basti gains control of Vata throughout the body.

Author Biographies

Rajesh Jain, Senior Resident and PhD Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)

Senior Resident and PhD Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)

K.H.H.V.S.S. Narasimha Murthy , Professor, and Head, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)

Professor & Head, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP (INDIA)

J. S. Tripathi , Professor & Former Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi.

Professor & Former Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi.

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Published

2023-04-23

How to Cite

Jain, R. ., Narasimha Murthy , K. ., & Tripathi , J. S. . (2023). Post-stroke depression and its management by Basti therapy: An overview . Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.774

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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