HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS
ABSTRACT
Depression. Bipolar. Anxiety. You’ve certainly heard of these phrases, but how much do you know about them and how they affect people? Understanding these disorders may help lessen fear and misunderstanding about mental illness, as well as provide everyone with information on how to care for their own and their loved ones’ mental health. Continue reading to learn more about some of the most prevalent medical disorders.
INTRODUCTION
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, fear. It might cause tense states, restlessness, and sweat also. It is a normal reaction for stress. Main characteristic features of anxiety are high heart beats and sweating. Anxiety can be initially seen in the form of panic attacks. PANIC ATTACKS are sudden, temporary feelings of fear and sweating can be seen over the body. If anxiety persists for a little longer, it can become an anxiety disorder. These are divided into 3
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – GAD sufferers are preoccupied with everyday concerns such as health, money, job, and family. But their concerns are extreme, and they have had them virtually every day for at least 6 months.
- Panic disorder – Panic attacks occur in those who suffer from panic disorder. These are brief, recurring bouts of extreme terror when there is no threat. The assaults are sudden and might last several minutes or longer.
- Phobias – People who suffer from phobias have an acute dread of something that provides little or no actual harm. Their fear might be of spiders, flying, crowded areas, or being in social situations (known as social anxiety).
DIFFERENT TYPES
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety disorder due to medical condition
- Selective mutism
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Generalised anxiety
- Social phobia
- Specific phobia
- Substance induced anxiety disorder
- Specified and unspecified anxiety disorder
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Common anxiety symptoms and indicators include:
- Nervous, restless, or tense
- Fast breathing (hyperventilation)
- Fear of imminent danger, terror, or disaster
- An elevated heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Weakness or exhaustion
- Having difficulty concentrating or thinking about anything other than the current problem
- Sleeping problems
- Having digestive (GI) difficulties
- Having trouble regulating your worry
- Having a strong desire to avoid situations that cause uneasiness
CAUSES
- Family history
- ACE ( Adverse childhood experiences)
- Mental health conditions (Depression)
DIAGNOSIS
- History of regular panic attacks
- Behavioral changes like avoiding panic attack related situation or thoughts
- Blood pressure changes (Fluctuations)
- ECG (Tachycardia)
EFFECTS ON BODY
A churning sensation in your stomach pins and needles feeling restless or unable to remain still headaches, backache, or other aches and pains quicker breathing a rapid, pounding, or erratic pulse sweating or hot flushes sleep problems grinding your teeth, especially at night nausea (feeling sick) needing the toilet more or less often changes in your sex drive having panic attacks.
TREATMENT
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Medication to treat anxiety and panic attacks
AYURVEDIC ASPECT
Due to Nidana Sevana (वातज आहार-विहार)
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Vata gets Aggravated (वात प्रकोप)
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Re localisation (स्थान संश्रय)
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At brain and heart
( मस्तिष्क ,हृदय)
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Cause tachycardia, sweating, and fear
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( वातज मानसिक व्याधि)
Anxiety and panic disorder
HERBS
- Ashwagandha
- Gokshur
- Mandukaparni
- Yashti madhu
- Jatamansi
- Amla
- Vacha
- Brahmi
- Shatavari
- Safed musli
- Gotu Kola
PANCHA KARMA
- Shiro Dhara (Takra dhara)
- Shiro pichu (Brahman dravyas)
- Brahman chikitsa (Sarvanga abhyanga)
- Rajyapana basti and Matra basti
- Shirobasti
- Nasya
- Shiro tarpana
REMEDIES
3 * 3 * 3 rule for anxiety
- Look your surrounding and note three items you see
- Listen three noises you hear and list them as well
- Now move your three body portions – i.e ankles , finger , head
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda manufactures Ayurvedic medicines derived entirely from plants. Planet’s medicine does not contain additives, chemicals or preservatives. All products are GMP certified and 100% vegan. Planet Ayurveda provides herbal remedies for anxiety and panic disorder they are as following :
PRODUCT LIST
- NeuroGenie Capsules
- Calm Easy Capsules
- Pitta Balance
- Indian Valeriana
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
This is a patent formulation by planet ayurveda MD experts, and it is a combination of Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera) and Brahmi ( bacopa monnieri ), these both plants have phytochemicals which are good anti inflammatory and strength producing, brahmi is considered to be the best nerve regenerating plant and as these both have relaxing effect on mind and blood circulation. This medicine is best in case of nervous system and brain conditions .That is why it is prescribed and has good results in case of anxiety and panic attacks.
Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily after food with plain water.
2. CALM EASY CAPSULES
This is a capsule formulation and it is patent medicine of planet ayurveda and it is made under the proper guidance of MD experts at planet ayurveda. As the name suggests CALM EASY capsules, it shows that this medicine has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and nerves of the brain, so it results in reducing stress and anxiety. Also it helps in good sleep and maintains a good heart beat. It is a combination of Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera), Brahmi (bacopa monnieri ) and Tagar (valeriana officinalis ). and Due to its effect on the brain and circulation it is best for anxiety and panic disorder.
Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily after food.
3. PITTA BALANCE
This is also a patent medicine of planet ayurveda, which is best for reducing excess pitta in the body , as we know more pitta generates heat and increases blood circulation and nerve action so to bring it to normal level pitta balance is a good medicine. And it is a combination of various potent herbs like pearls ( pistis 4 ) mukta, akik, jahar mohar, kaharva, and giloy satva (tinospora cordifolia). Pistis are cool in nature and have pitta reducing properties, hence these are prescribed in anxiety and stress conditions.
Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. INDIAN VALERIANA
It is a single herb preparation in the form of capsules and it is commonly known as tagar which has the botanical name valeriana wallichii. Tagar is explained as a sedative and anxiolytic herb and it helps in reducing CNS activity and nerve action also it helps in sleep inducing that is why it is prescribed in case of anxiety and panic attacks.
Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
CONCLUSION
In common anxiety and panic attacks are due to some inner fear or lack of confidence. In longer duration it turns to a condition like anxiety disorder in which a patient feels symptoms like overthinking, fear, lack of sleep etc and chemical medication can induce sleep and reduce brain activity but it is not the best solution for anxiety and panic disorder as the body becomes dependent on chemical medications. You should start herbal and plant extract based medication. This article provides complete information about introduction , signs and symptoms, and diagnosis, treatment and ayurvedic point of view regarding anxiety and panic attacks and to stay healthy you can follow vedic lifestyle. Stay happy and healthy with the planet ayurveda.
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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