How effective is depression treatment in Ayurveda, and what are the best natural remedies? - #12847
I have been struggling with stress, anxiety, and mild depression for a while now, and while I have considered conventional antidepressants, I want to explore depression treatment in Ayurveda as a more natural approach. I recently read that Ayurveda treats mental health holistically by focusing on mind-body balance, but I don’t fully understand how it works. From what I’ve learned, Ayurveda sees depression as an imbalance in Vata and Kapha doshas, which affects mental clarity, emotional stability, and energy levels. But how do Ayurvedic treatments help in balancing these doshas? Are there specific herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Jatamansi that are effective in treating mood disorders? I also want to know whether Ayurvedic depression treatment focuses only on herbal medicine or if therapies like Shirodhara, Abhyanga massage, and Panchakarma detox are also necessary. Has anyone successfully managed depression through Ayurveda? What remedies and lifestyle changes helped you the most?
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