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ROLE OF RASAYAN AND PANCHAKARMA IN STRESS MANAGEMENT – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Priyanka Undre*, Dr. Sapana Ukey, Dr. Archana Belge and Dr. Sneha Borkar

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Abstract

In the present era, stress is a word, we all are familiar about. Today, the word we live, is full of stressful conditions. Everywhere people seem to be in a hurry. They even don‟t have time to take rest or enjoy a simple routine in their daily life like eating meals. As a result, stress has become an inseparable factor of this modern era. Stress is the non specific response of the body to any demand for change. Research shows that untreated chronic stress can result in serious health conditions. But by finding positive, healthy ways to manage stress as it occurs, many of these negative health consequences can be reduced. The agent which causes stress is known as stressors. Stress cause many harmful effect on the body such as physical impact- weight gain/loss, unexpected hair loss, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, digestive symptoms (such as dryness of mouth, flatulence, nausea etc). Emotional negative effect includes mood swing, anxiety and can lead to depression. Ayurveda may play an important role in relieving stress effectively. It is like rejuvenation and cleanup process on all levels, physical, mental and emotional. Ayurveda is a holistic system with its concern for prevention and management of stress along with promotion of mental health.

Keywords: Stress Management, Panchakarma, Rasayan.