Unmada in Ayurveda and Contemporary Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Classical Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Approaches
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https://doi.org/10.48165/irjay.2026.9.06.05Keywords:
Ayurveda, psychiatry, smriti, nidra, sattvavajaya, sleep, memoryAbstract
Psychiatry in modern medicine mainly focuses on neurochemical imbalances — mainly dopamine and serotonin — whereas Ayurveda offers a holistic approach for mental health rooted in the concepts of mind, atma, sattwa, rajas and tamas. In this modern era, there is a rising prevalence of anxiety, depression, insomnia and memory disorders, highlighting the need for an integrative approach to these conditions.
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