Effects of Panchakarma followed by Medhya Rasayana in overcoming PTSD – A Case Report

作者：Rekha, Mamata Nakade, Pranesh Gaikwad, Trishla Chopra · 发表于：International journal of Ayurvedic medicine · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.47552/ijam.v16i3.6174

A mental health condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is brought on by stressful experiences like abuse, violence, pandemics, wars, and more. Even while there are allopathic medicines including antidepressants, anxiety reducers, and antipsychotics, they frequently have adverse effects. Ayurveda, specially Panchakarma (detoxification therapy) along with Medhya Rasayana (brain tonic), aims at restoring balance within the body and mind. A 30 years old woman presented with stress induced insomnia and cognitive impairment, was diagnosed with PTSD and treated using Ayurvedic principles. The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was used to measure insomnia, and the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) for cognitive deterioration. Virechana (bowel purge), Basti (bowel lavage) for eight days, Pratimarsha nasya (nasal therapy) for twenty-one days, Brahmi ghan vati for sixty days, and Mahakalyanak ghee for one month were part of the treatment plan. Within two months, the patient's AIS score jumped from 13 to 1, and their CFQ score decreased from 62 to 17. Neither side effects nor recurrence were noted during or following therapy. This case highlights Ayurveda’s effectiveness in managing PTSD symptoms.