Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ADHD (ATTENTION-DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) WITH PANCHENDRIYA VIVERDHAN TAIL NASYA- A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Rahul Gameti, Dr. Renu Dhayal, Dr. Parth Morjariya 4Dr. V.K. Kori and Prof. K.S. Patel

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manifests in childhood with symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention. In addition, there are other secondary symptoms associated with ADHD such as insomnia, learning disabilities and delayed language development. The symptoms affect cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional and social functioning. ADHD is found to be more common in boys than girls. ADHD is a Vata-Pitta predominant disorder. In Ayurveda, there are references in the Samhita that cite symptoms associated with inattention, hyperactivity and compulsive behaviour as the symptoms of Vata imbalance in the body. The Charaka Samhita states, “If Vyana-vayu is occluded by Prana-vayu, then there will be loss of all the senses, and there will loss of memory as well as strength.” Pitta symptoms include: anger, aggressiveness, self-ruining behaviour, increased body temperature, discolouration of eye/ skin and upashaya (relief) with coolant activities. A 11 year old male child brought by his father with complaint of the hyper activity behaviour, aggressive nature etc. in aurvedic management planed for nasya karma with panchendriya viverdhan tail described by Acharya kashyapa.

Keywords: ADHD, Nasya, Panchendriya Viverdhan tail.