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==Nourishment and development of mind:==  

==Nourishment and development of mind:==  

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Mind is nourished from food. Chandogya Upanishada describes that the gross part of the food generates feces. The middle portion develops muscular and other body tissues, while the subtle parts nourish the mind. The quality of food, cooking method, place of eating, and dietary regulations (ahara vidhi) is crucial for proper nourishment of the body and mind.

Mind is nourished from food. Chandogya Upanishada describes that the gross part of the food generates feces. The middle portion develops muscular and other body tissues, while the subtle parts nourish the mind. The quality of food, cooking method, place of eating, and dietary regulations (ahara vidhi) is crucial for proper nourishment of the body and mind.<ref>Chhandogya Upanishada 6/5/1</ref>

   

   

Mind plays an instrumental role in perception and knowledge. It is the mediator between senses (objects) and soul (knower). Therefore, the sensory and motor inputs handled by the mind are essential for developing and nourishing the mind. The kind of sensations like what the person see, listen, touch, taste, and smell are food for the mind. They are processed by mind and intellect together to store it as memory. Better the quality of this food, better is the development.  

Mind plays an instrumental role in perception and knowledge. It is the mediator between senses (objects) and soul (knower). Therefore, the sensory and motor inputs handled by the mind are essential for developing and nourishing the mind. The kind of sensations like what the person see, listen, touch, taste, and smell are food for the mind. They are processed by mind and intellect together to store it as memory. Better the quality of this food, better is the development.  

Sattva (purity) is the only quality of mana. Rajas (initiator or activity) and tamas (regulator or ignorance) affect the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20]  

Sattva (purity) is the only quality of mana. Rajas (initiator or activity) and tamas (regulator or ignorance) affect the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20]  

[[Sattva]] enlightens the mind with true knowledge. [[Rajas]] is the initiator of all activities. [[Tamas]] is the regulator or inhibitor of all mental activities. [Ka.Sa.Sutra Sthana 28] These three are fundamental factors responsible for normal or abnormal states of mind. In a normal state, [[sattva]] is dominant, and the other two are recessive. Hyperactivity is due to [[rajas]] dominance. Hypoactivity is due to the dominancy of [[tamas]]. Therefore, the balanced state of all three components is important for normal functions of the mind.  

[[Sattva]] enlightens the mind with true knowledge. [[Rajas]] is the initiator of all activities. [[Tamas]] is the regulator or inhibitor of all mental activities. [Ka.Sa.Sutra Sthana 28] These three are fundamental factors responsible for normal or abnormal states of mind. In a normal state, [[sattva]] is dominant, and the other two are recessive. Hyperactivity is due to [[rajas]] dominance. Hypoactivity is due to the dominancy of [[tamas]]. Therefore, the balanced state of all three components is important for normal functions of the mind.<ref>Satyapal Gupta, Psychopathology in Indian Medicine, , pg.128-135</ref>

Some scholars correlate this ancient theory with modern structural, topographic theories of mind  as:  

Some scholars correlate this ancient theory with modern structural, topographic theories of mind  as:  

Mental disorders can be diagnosed with the help of examinations as given below.

Mental disorders can be diagnosed with the help of examinations as given below.

*Psychiatric Interview for Mental Status Examination(darshana & prashna pariksha)

*Psychiatric Interview for Mental Status Examination<ref>Ahuja N. A Short Textbook of Psychiatry. Jaypee Publications. 6th edition. New Delhi. 2006. 6-19.</ref>(darshana & prashna pariksha)

*Physical examination to rule our somatic illness  

*Physical examination to rule our somatic illness  

These herbs are helpful as stress reliever, memory booster, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anti-aging medications in mental disorders.  

These herbs are helpful as stress reliever, memory booster, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anti-aging medications in mental disorders.  

Ayurveda herbs and formulations are researched for their effects in various aspects. Rasayana Ghana tablet (RGT), an Ayurvedic combination of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Miers.) , dried fruit rind of Aamalaki (Emblica officinalis Garten.) , and whole part of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.), is indicated for reducing mental stress and premature ageing. This classical formulation is prescribed with unequal quantity  of ghee and honey as vehicle for maintenance of sexual vigor (vrishya), stability and steadiness (sthiratva), peacefulness  and treatment of diseases  (shanta vikara-dukkham),  balance in mind and body (samah) and longevity (shatam jeevati) with black hairs (it restricts graying of hairs).[A. Hr. Uttara stana, 39/ 159]  

Ayurveda herbs and formulations are researched for their effects in various aspects. Rasayana Ghana tablet (RGT), an Ayurvedic combination of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Miers.)<ref>Sri Bhavamishra, ‘Bhavaprakasha Nighantu’, commentary by Dr. K.C. Chunekar, edited by Dr.G.S. Pandey, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy, P.O.Box No.1065, Gopal Mandir Lane,Varanasi -221 001, (India), reprint 2002,p.269</ref><ref>Sharma PV, Dravya Guna Vijnana, Chaukhmbha Bharati Academy,Varanasi,Reprint.2005, pg.761</ref> , dried fruit rind of Aamalaki (Emblica officinalis Garten.)<ref>Sri Bhavamishra, ‘Bhavaprakasha Nighantu’, commentary by Dr. K.C. Chunekar, edited by Dr.G.S. Pandey, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy, P.O.Box No.1065, Gopal Mandir Lane,Varanasi -221 001, (India), reprint 2002,p.11</ref><ref>Phadake G.A.Dravya Guna Shastram,edited by Vd.N.H.Joshi,1st edition,1960,Prajna publication,Satara,Maharashtra,;pp.150-2</ref> , and whole part of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.)<ref>Sri Bhavamishra, ‘Bhavaprakasha Nighantu’, commentary by Dr. K.C. Chunekar, edited by Dr.G.S. Pandey, Chaukhamba Bharati Academy, P.O.Box No.1065, Gopal Mandir Lane,Varanasi -221 001, (India), reprint 2002,p.292</ref><ref>Sabnis M.S. Chemistry and pharmacology of Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Choukhamba publishers, 2007, Gokshura,p.347</ref>, is indicated for reducing mental stress and premature ageing. This classical formulation is prescribed with unequal quantity  of ghee and honey as vehicle for maintenance of sexual vigor (vrishya), stability and steadiness (sthiratva), peacefulness  and treatment of diseases  (shanta vikara-dukkham),  balance in mind and body (samah) and longevity (shatam jeevati) with black hairs (it restricts graying of hairs).[A. Hr. Uttara stana, 39/ 159]  

In experimental part of study, it showed potent anti-stress, ulcer preventing and adaptogenic activity. It showed good anxiolytic and antidepressant activity as well. In clinical research, the rasayana formulation improved quality of life in stressed individuals. It was effective in decreasing the physical complaints related to quality of life, improving the mental and emotional state, decreasing stress evaluation score in various aspects of life, increasing life enjoyment parameters and thus overall quality of life. It can be easily inferred that as the stress increases, the quality of life decreases to the hazardous physical and psychological impact of stress.

In experimental part of study, it showed potent anti-stress, ulcer preventing and adaptogenic activity.<ref name=deole>Deole YS, Ashok B K, Chavan SS, Ravishankar B, Thakar A B, Chandola H M. ,Experimental Study on Anti-oxidant and Adaptogenic activity of Rasayana Ghana tablet (a tri-herbal formulation) in albino rats. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources March 2013; 4(1): 73-80</ref> It showed good anxiolytic and antidepressant activity as well.<ref name=deole/> In clinical research, the [[rasayana]] formulation improved quality of life in stressed individuals. It was effective in decreasing the physical complaints related to the quality of life, improving the mental and emotional state, decreasing stress evaluation score in various aspects of life, increasing life enjoyment parameters and thus overall quality of life. It can be easily inferred that as the stress increases, the quality of life decreases to the hazardous physical and psychological impact of stress.

Treatment with RGT showed 8.62% increase in the level of DHEAs within a span of two months as compared to 10.93% decrease shown by Placebo drug. This drug attenuated the decrease in anti-ageing hormone DHEAs and also tended to restore its level in the prematurely aged and stressed patients.  The example shows effect of Ayurvedic drug on body and mind for positive health.

Treatment with RGT showed 8.62% increase in the level of DHEAs within a span of two months as compared to 10.93% decrease shown by Placebo drug. This drug attenuated the decrease in anti-ageing hormone DHEAs and also tended to restore its level in the prematurely aged and stressed patients.  The example shows effect of Ayurvedic drug on body and mind for positive health.