Importance of Medhya Rasayana Drugs Used in the Treatment of Mental Stress.
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Medhya Rasayana, Memory enhancerAbstract
Medhya Rasayana is an Ayurvedic nootropic herb or drug that improves memory and cognitive functions. Ayurvedic nutrients such as Medhya Rasayana help with memory, retention and recall. Medhya Rasayan is made up of Mandukparni (Centella asiatica), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Yasthimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Sankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), as defined by Acharya Charaka in Chikitsasthan 1:3/30. Stress is a social condition that affects nearly everyone at some stage in their lives. It is caused by being under so much mental or emotional strain. Stress is not a disease in and of itself, but it can lead to severe illness if left untreated, so it's crucial to consider stress symptoms early on. Ayurveda has a long history of stress control. One of the most effective Ayurvedic formulations or supplements is "Charaks Medhya Rasayana," which enhances intellect, memory, knowledge, imagination, learning abilities and executive functions among other things. Furthermore, these vitamins enhance immune system functions and increase immunity. These herbs have the ability to have these effects on the human brain because of their inherent properties. Furthermore, we should take simple steps to alleviate discomfort, such as improving our lifestyle and doing yoga.
Downloads
References
Sharma PV, Das B. Charaka Samhita, Text with English translation. Chaukhamba Orientalia. 2000.
Tiwari SK, Pandey YK. Ayurvedic Drugs in Prevention and Management of Age-Related Cognitive Decline: A Review. IJPSDR 2012;4(3): 183-190.
Dash VB, Junius A. A hand book of Ayurveda. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. 1883; pp. 11-14.
Schneiderman N, Ironson G, Siegel SD. Stress and health: psychological, behavioral, and biological determinants. Ann Rev Clin Psychol2005; 1: 607-628.
Morgan A K, Grey matters: does Bacopamonnieri
improve memory performance inolder persons, master’s thesis. New SouthWales: Southern CrossUniversity; 2006.23
Sharma PV. Dravyagunvigyanan. Varanasi: Chaukhambabharti academy. 2011.
Tripathi JS. Dimen- sions of SattvavajayaChikitsa (Ayurvedic- Psychotherapy) and their Clinical Applications. AAM. 2012; 1(1-2): 31-38.
Suhakar SD, Padhi SS, Lavekar GS. Role of Ayurveda in Mental Health: An appraisal of CCRAS. 2009.
Seshadri M, Shivakumar, Kavita MB. MedhyaRasayana in an Ageing Brain. IAMJ 2013; 1(4): 1-5.
Biondi D.M., Rocco C., Ruberto G. New dihydrostilbene derivatives from the leaves of Glycycrrhiza glabra and evaluation of their antioxidant activity. J. Nat. Prod. 2003;66:477–480.
Badr S.E.A., Sakr D.M., Mahfouz S.A., Abdelfattah M.S. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.): Chemical composition and biological impacts. Res. J. Pharm. Biol. Chem. Sci. 2013;4:606–621.
Upadhyay A, Kumar K, Kumar A, Mishra H. Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. F. and Thoms. (Guduchi) Validation of the Ayurvedic pharmacology through experimental and clinical studies. Int J Ayurveda Res 2010; 1(2): 112-21.
Billore, K. V., Yelne, M. B., Dennis, T. J., Chaudhari, B. G. (2005). Database on medicinal plants used in Ayurveda (Vol. 7) (New Delhi, India: Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha).
Amin, H., Sharma, R., Vyas, M., Prajapati, P. K., Dhiman, K. (2014). Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy): Validation of the Ayurvedic therapeutic claims through contemporary studies. Int. J. Green Pharm. 8, 193–200. doi: 10.4103/0973-8258.142666
Zhu Z, Li C, Wang X, Yang Z, Chen J, Hu L, Shen X. 2, 2′, 4′‐Trihydroxychalcone from Glycyrrhizaglabra as a new specific BACE1 inhibitor efficiently ameliorates memory impairment in mice. J Neurochem 2010; 114(2): 374-385.
Kumar N, Singh AK (2013) Medhya dravya in Ayurveda a critical review. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal 1: 1-4. 35.
Malavika S, Shivakumar, Kavita MB (2013) Medhaya Rasayana in an ageing brain. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal 1: 1
