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For how long manasmitra vati can be taken? Kottakkal or vaidyaratnam brand. Is consumption of this medicine harmful for the brain and body? Please let me know. And what doshas does this balance. Any harm?
How long have you been taking Manasmitra Vati?:
- More than 6 monthsWhat symptoms or conditions are you hoping to address with this medicine?:
- Stress reliefHave you experienced any side effects while taking this medicine?:
- Mild side effectsDoctors' responses
⚖️ Which Doshas does it balance? Primarily: ✅ Vata dosha (main target → anxiety, overthinking, insomnia) ✅ Pitta dosha (helps calm irritability, anger, mental heat) 👉 So it is best for Vata-Pitta imbalance of mind (Manas vikara). ⏳ How long can it be taken? Since you’ve already taken it for 6+ months: General safe duration (under supervision): 6–12 weeks → common course Up to 6 months → sometimes prescribed in chronic cases Beyond 6 months: ⚠️ Should NOT be continued continuously without Ayurvedic doctor supervision Ideally: Take a break (2–4 weeks) Reassess symptoms Restart only if needed 👉 Long-term continuous use is not usually recommended blindly. ⚠️ Is it harmful for brain or body? ✅ If taken properly: Usually safe Supports brain function (Medhya effect) Improves sleep and reduces stress ⚠️ Possible concerns (important for you): Because it contains bhasmas (like gold, silver, etc.): Long-term unsupervised use may: Affect liver or kidneys (rare but possible) Cause heaviness, digestion issues Mild side effects like: Drowsiness Gastric discomfort Reduced appetite 👉 You mentioned mild side effects → this is a sign to review dosage or stop temporarily 🏷️ Brand: Kottakkal vs Vaidyaratnam Both are reputed: Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala → very standardized, widely trusted Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala → also classical and reliable 👉 No major difference in safety if genuine product. 🚨 What I recommend in your case Since: You’ve taken it >6 months You have mild side effects 👉 Do this: ✔️ Step plan: Stop for 2–3 weeks (washout period) Observe: Sleep Stress level If needed: Restart at lower dose OR shift to milder alternatives: Brahmi Shankhapushpi Ashwagandha (single herbs safer long-term) 🌿 Safer long-term alternatives (important) For chronic stress: Medhya Rasayan (without heavy metals) Lifestyle: Proper sleep (very important for Vata) Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) Oil massage (Abhyanga)
I had multiple issues on stopping psychiatric medicines and I lost sleep, lost weight, nutritional deficiencies, severe sleep loss for long periods, migraines and neck stiffness(spondylosis), and overall fatigue and gas, acidity etc. I went through a very difficult period. Do you think I may have lost any brain cells due to all this? Please be honest. Or no loss brain power and brain cells. Also, facing memory issues of late. Please guide me.
These issues are coming because u are using psychiatric medicene from long time as these medicene if u take for long run it will slow ur brain… U can reduce the medicenes to half dosage and start ayurvedic medicenes side by side… Do yoga in morning. Dip your feet in water for 10 mins and add salt in that water and then flush tge water after 10 mins… After that apply Til oil on soles of your feet.
Any loss of brain cells? I had severe acidity, migraines, neck stiffness pain, etc during the withdrawal period. And lost lot of weight. Any loss of any brain cells? or any organ cells of the body?
That we can’t say it’s not so easy if u are doing all your work your brain cell is active then only u will be able to do the work
Facing memory issues. Getting okay after sleeping better. Will this ever get okay or no?
If you take ayurvedic medicenes along with this then only as it contains herbs which will help in this issue… Start doing Nasya treatment 1.Ksheerbala 101 drops(2 drops in both nostrils morning and night).In night u should take 2hrs before sleep
Can just apply mahakalyanak grith of Kottakkal in the nostrils?
No it is not for nasya
U can take this oil for nasyam With this u can take manasmitram vatikam 1 BD These medicenes will be helpful
Just apply at the entrance of nostrils. Not to inhale
U should pour 2drops in one nostril and 2drops in second nostril
Posture do neck downwards and pour the oil
2 drops to be poured in both nostril Neck to be in downward direction
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