A clinical study to evaluate the effect of Herbal infusion in Stress

Background:Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being.Stress can lead to burnout—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a sense of low personal accomplishment that leads to decreased effectiveness at work. About 500 million people worldwide are believed to be suffering from neurotic, stress related and psychological problems. The mention of Manovaha srotas appears in the description of psychological disorders. When the Manovaha srotases are occupied by morbid doshas, one could experience bad dreams.

When the manovaha srotases are afflicted by morbid doshas and get obstructed, mental diseases like unmaad are manifested. Factors vitiating manovaha srotas are the prime site of abnormalities of channels in all psychological disorders. [Cha. Ni. 7/4] So to overcome the stress a “herbal infusion” will be made. A “teabag” will be prepared which contains ayurvedic herbs which will help to reduce the stress. Material and methods: According to charaka chikitsa 9, the reference of Mahapaishachik ghrita is taken to make the formulation of “Herbal Infusion”. Here, Jatila(jatamansi),Mahapurushdanta(vishnukranta), Kayastha (sukshma ela) are taken to prepare the “herbal infusion”. These ingredients are chosen as these can be used as phanta. So, with the help of these three ingredients the effect on intellect and stress will be seen. Results: ‘Herbal infusion’ will show effective results in stress. Keywords: Stress, Ayurveda, Herbal infusion, etc.