Abstract

A CASE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF JYOTISHMATI SIDHHA GOGHRIT PRATIMARSH NASYA ON SMRITI(MEMORY) ENHANCEMENT

Dr. Randhir Vishwakarma*, Dr. Shubha Kaushal and Dr. Himanshi

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Abstract

Ayurveda represents an ancient system of traditional medicine prevalent in India about 5000 years old. Medhya is an Ayurvedic concept that implies intellect. Budhi (intellectual power of brain) is a powerful entity which retains the specific knowledge or the essence of the texts gained by reading, listening or repeating it. Ayurveda focuses on Medhya drugs that motivate the nervous system & these stimulant drugs in turn release norepinephrine & dopamine in the brain & thus the transmission power gets activated. Unfortunately, modern medicine based psychoactive drugs have met with limited success in treatment of various neurological problems. Ayurvedic herbal medicines engender & summon intelligence, memory & mental perception. These drugs promote the Intellect (Dhi), Retention power (Dhriti), Memory (Smriti). Out of which Jyotishmati (Celalstrus panniculatus Wild) plant is one of the cognition enhancers. This case discusses about the effect of Jyotishmati Ghrit on memory enhancement in Healthy individual and also how the nasal route of drug administration is giving the better results in psychological aspects. At the end of 60 Days Improvement in memory was observed.

Keywords: Smriti, Jyotishmati, Goghrit, Pratimarshya Nasya.